Assessments.
Are you at risk for a heart disease? You can't control some risk factors. But lifestyle changes can help reduce many other risks factors. Start here—and consult your physician or health care provider for a plan that's safe and effective for you.
Take the cardiac risk assessment.
The following factors may increase your risk for cardiovascular disease. Answer YES to any question that applies to you. If you have two or more YES answers, see your primary care physician for a complete assessment. This quiz is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.
1. Are you a man over 45 years of age or a woman over 55 years of age; past menopause; or a woman who has had her ovaries removed and is not taking estrogen?
___ Yes ___ No
2. Do you have a father or brother who had a heart attack before age 55 or a mother
or sister had a heart attack before age 65?
___ Yes ___ No
3. Do you smoke, or do you work with people who smoke every day?
___ Yes ___ No
4. Is your total cholesterol levels 240 mg/dL or higher, or have you been told that your
total cholesterol level is too high?
___ Yes ___ No
5. Is your HDL (“good”) cholesterol level less than 35 mg/dL?
___ Yes ___ No
6. Is your blood pressure 140/90 mm HG or higher—or have you been told that your
blood pressure is too high?
___ Yes ___ No
7. Do you get less than a total of 30 minutes of physical activity on most days?
___ Yes ___ No
8. Are you 20 pounds or more overweight for your height and build?
___ Yes ___ No
9. Do you have diabetes or a fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dL (or higher), or do you need medication to control your blood sugar?
___ Yes ___ No