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Am I at Risk for Heart Disease?

If you answer "yes" to two or more, ask your doctor if you should be screened for heart disease.
I smoke
 Yes
 No
 
My blood pressure is 140/90 or higher
 Yes
 No
 
I have one or more of the following:
  • Total cholesterol level 240 or higher
  • LDL ("bad") cholesterol 100 or higher
  • HDL ("good" cholesterol 40 or lower (men), 50 or lower (women)
  • Triglycerides 150 or higher
    •
     Yes
     No
     
    My family has a history of high cholesterol or heart disease
     Yes
     No
     
    I have diabetes
     Yes
     No
     
    My waist is bigger than 35" (women) or 40" (men)
     Yes
     No
     
    I am postmenopausal or have had my ovaries removed
     Yes
     No
     
    I get less than 30 minutes of exercise most days
     Yes
     No
     

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