Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to alcohol and heart disease:

1. Do I need to quit drinking alcohol? How urgently? For how long?
   
   
2. Are there any benefits I can receive from alcohol?
   
   
3. How is alcohol affecting my health? How is it affecting my heart?
   
   
4. If I quit or reduce my drinking, can I expect my symptoms to improve?
   
   
5. Am I at increased risk for heart disease because I frequently drank alcohol when I was younger?
   
   
6. How much alcohol is considered a safe or healthy amount to consume?
   
   
7. Can you recommend any programs that can help me to quit drinking?
   
   
8. What kind of lifestyle changes can I make that will make it easier to quit drinking?
   
   
9. Are there any medications I can take that will help me quit drinking?
   
   
10. Do I need to completely quit drinking while I am pregnant?