Are You at Risk for a Heart Attack or Stroke? If you answer "yes" to two or more of the following questions, the American Heart Association recommends you talk to a healthcare provider for further assessment of your cardiovascular health.
Are you a man aged 45 or older? Yes No
Are you a woman aged 55 or older? Yes No
Do you have a father or a brother who had a heart attack before the age of 55—or a mother or sister who had one before the age of 65? Yes No
Do you have a close blood relative who had a stroke? Yes No
Do you smoke—or do you live or work with people who smoke every day? Yes No
Do you have a high-stress job or lifestyle? Yes No
Is your total cholesterol level 240 or higher? Yes No
Is your HDL (or "good cholesterol") level less than 35? Yes No
Is your blood pressure 140/90 or higher? (Or have you been told that your blood pressure is too high?) Yes No
Do you get less than a total of 30 minutes of physical activity on most days? Yes No
Are you 20 pounds or more overweight for your height and build? Yes No
Do you have diabetes or a fasting blood sugar of 126 or higher, or do you need medicine to control your blood sugar? Yes No
Do you have coronary heart disease or have you ever had a heart attack? Yes No
Have you been told that you have carotid artery disease, have you ever had a stroke or TIA, or do you have a disease of the leg arteries? Yes No
If you answered "yes" to two or more questions above, please email us or call 212.686.2220 to schedule a screening right away.
