Risk factors and prevention methods
Smoking
Diabetes
Cholesterol
Hypertension
Family history
Lack of exercise
Obesity
Male sex
Are you at risk?
TAKETHE TEST
Take a moment to evaluate your cardiovascular health with this quick self-test. 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.
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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?
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Do you have coronary heart disease or have you ever had a heart attack?
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Do you have diabetes or a fasting blood sugar of 126 or higher,
or do you need medicine to control your blood sugar?
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Are you 20 pounds or more overweight for your height and build?
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Do you get less than a total of 30 minutes of physical activity on most days?
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Is your blood pressure 140/90 or higher? or have you been told that your blood pressure is too high?
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Is your HDL (or "good cholesterol") level less than 35?
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Is your total cholesterol level 240 or higher?
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Do you have a high-stress job or lifestyle?
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Do you smoke—or do you live or work with people who smoke every day?
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Do you have a close blood relative who had a stroke?
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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?
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Are you a woman aged 55 or older?
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Are you a man aged 45 or older?
yes