Portneuf Heart & Vascular Center

Questions to Ask Your Physician

  • What are my risk factors for heart disease and what can I do to lower my risk?
  • What are the warning signs for heart disease?
  • What is my blood pressure, cholesterol, and body mass index?
  • What is the best way for me to quit smoking?
  • Are my risk factors for heart disease the same or different for stroke?
  • What is the latest on low-dose aspirin for heart attack prevention and treatment?
  • If I experience chest pain, what steps do I need to take?
  • (For Women) What should I know about the effects of menopause on my health?

Heart & Lung Surgeons

(208) 239-2580 or (208) 239-1000

777 Hospital Way

Pocatello, ID 83201

Expert Advice
for a Healthy Heart

EverydayHealth.com went straight to the experts, including our own Dr. Jacob DeLaRosa, to get the latest on heart disease prevention.

Find practical tips on what to eat, how to exercise, and how to address your personal heart disease risk factors.

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