Healthy Heart

In just five minutes today you can Take This Quiz, and Take Charge of Your Heart Health.
 

Use this quiz to learn where to focus your efforts to reduce your risk. Then work with your healthcare provider to reduce, control or prevent as many risk factors as you can. You’ll be glad you did… and so will your loved ones. Check all subject that apply to you. If you check 2 or more subjects, see a healthcare provider for a complete assessment of your risks!       AGE AND SEX I am a man over 45 years old, OR I am a woman over 50 years old, OR I am a woman who has passed menopause or had my ovaries removed.   FAMILY HISTORY My father of brother had a heart attack before age 55; OR my mother or sister had one before age 65;OR my mother, father, sister, brother or grandparent had a stroke.   BLOOD PRESSURE My blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg of higher, OR a health professional has said my blood pressure is too high, OR I don’t know what my blood pressure is.   TOBACCO SMOKE I smoke OR live or work with people who smoke regularly.

TOTAL CHOLESTEROL My total cholesterol is 240 mg/dL or higher, OR I don’t know my level.   HDL CHOLESTEROL My HDL (“good”) cholesterol is less than 40 mg/dL, OR I don’t know my HDL level.   PHYSICAL ACTIVITY I get less than 30 minutes of physical activity on most days.   OVERWEIGHT I am 20 pounds or more overweight for my height and build.   DIABETES I have diabetes (a fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dL or higher), OR I need medicine to control my blood sugar.   HEART DISEASE MEDICAL HISTORY I have coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation or other heart condition(s), OR I?ve had a heart attack.   STROKE MEDICAL HISTORY I’ve been told that I have carotid atery disease; OR I’ve had a stroke or TIA (transient ischemic attack); OR I have a disease of the leg arteries, a high red blood cell count or sickle cell anemia.   Brought to you by the American Heart Association For more information call: 1.800.AHA.USA1 (1.800.242.8721)