Here is a quick quiz to find out your risk of a heart attack. If you don't know some of the answers, check with your healthcare provider.
| Yes | No | Don't Know | |
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| Do you smoke? | |||
| Is your blood pressure 140/90 mmHg or higher, OR have you been told by your doctor that your blood pressure is too high? | |||
| Has your doctor told you that your total cholesterol level is 200mg/dL or higher, OR your HDL (good cholesterol) is less than 40mg/dL? |
| Yes | No | Don't Know | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Has your father or brother had a heart attack before age 55, OR has your mother or sister had one before age 65? | |||
| Do you have diabetes OR a fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dL or higher, OR do you need medicine to control your blood sugar? | |||
| Are you over 55 years old? |
| Yes | No | Don't Know | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do you have a body mass index (BMI) score of 25 of more? | |||
| Do you get less than a total of 30 minutes of physical activity on most days? | |||
| Has a doctor told you that you have angina (chest pains), OR have you had a heart attack? |
According to our talley you answered 0 question(s) as "yes". The following tips may help you reduce your risk. You should consult your physician.
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