History and Physical Exam for Heart Failure Your medical history
includes anything about your past and present health—conditions
you used to have or conditions you have now. Tell your doctor
about medical problems of any type, including any surgery that
you have had. When giving your doctor your medical history, be
complete and detailed in your descriptions. Even if an illness
is completely gone or does not seem important to you, knowing
about that problem may help your doctor diagnose Reference heart
failure Opens New Window. Also, knowing all of your past and
present medical problems will help your doctor decide the best
way to care for your condition. As part of your medical history,
you should also review with your doctor the medicines that you
currently are taking. This is best done by bringing an updated
list of the names and dosages of all the medicines that you are
taking. In addition to the medical conditions that you have had
or now have, your doctor will want to know about several factors
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