Are You at Risk for Heart Disease? |
| Eating a balanced diet, exercising for at least 30-40 mins on at least 3-5 days a week, and not smoking can help stave off heart disease or a heart attack. But how do you know if you’re at risk? It takes only a few minutes to answer the following questions and find out. |
| Please note: This Heart Risk Quiz does not provide, nor is it a replacement for, professional medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment. A healthcare provider should be consulted for all such services. By taking the quiz, you agree to the foregoing. |
| Family History Have one of your parents or siblings experienced a heart attack, heart disease, stroke, or coronary surgery? Yes No |
| Diabetes Have you been told that you have diabetes (high blood sugar) or are you taking medication to help control your blood sugar? Yes No |
| Smoking Do you smoke, or are you exposed to secondhand smoke almost daily? Yes No |
| Blood Pressure Is your blood pressure over 120/80, or have you been told that you have high blood pressure? Yes No |
| Cholesterol Is your total cholesterol 200 mg/dl or higher? Yes No |
| Stress Do you often have trouble coping with stress? Yes No |
| Overweight Are you 20 pounds or more overweight? Yes No |
| Older age Are you over 45 years of age? Yes No |
If you answered "yes" to two or more of these questions, please consult with your family physician regarding your risk for heart disease. If you would like to speak with a Heart & Lung Center clinician who can help you assess your heart risks, please call 562.698.0811 Ext. 12391. |