Question 384 of 433
How do I talk to my own doctor about this?
The short answer
Go in prepared, be specific, and present yourself as a partner.
Doctors are short on time, not on interest. Bring your family history and your home blood pressure log. Ask for specific tests by name. Say, “I want to focus on prevention. What would you do if you were me?” If your doctor dismisses reasonable questions about ApoB or Lp(a), it is fair to seek a second opinion from a preventive cardiologist.
At the back of this book there is a list of questions to take with you.
“This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship.” From the book’s medical disclaimer. Full disclaimer
COMMUNICATION GUIDANCE — Shared decisions; a declined test can reflect appropriate individualized care.Evidence grade (draft mapping)GGuideline-based / consensusPart 26, Q384 · Part sources
From Longevity Unmasked by Afshine Ash Emrani, MD, FACC. Medical disclaimer. This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship. Nothing here is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Medicine is personal: a test, drug, supplement, or exercise plan that helps one person can harm another. Do not start, stop, or change any medication or treatment because of something you read in these pages. Talk with a licensed clinician who knows your history first. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911. The author disclaims responsibility for any loss or harm arising from use of the information in this book.