Do If You Notice These Signs: Your 4-Week Action Plan
Don’t panic—but don’t wait either. Here’s a simple, step-by-step plan you can start today:
- Week 1: Keep a symptom journal. Note the date, what you were doing, and rate each symptom (fatigue, breathlessness, etc.) on a 1–5 scale. Weigh yourself every morning after using the bathroom.
- Week 2: Schedule a check-up. Call your doctor and describe your symptoms honestly. Request basic tests like an EKG, blood work (including BNP levels), or an echocardiogram.
- Weeks 3–4: Follow through. If referred to
