Heart

Women's Heart Attack Risk Assessment

Are you at risk of heart attack? Take this quick quiz to find out.*

You can reduce your risk of heart attack. Start by becoming aware of your risk factors - the personal characteristics and habits that increase your chances of developing coronary heart disease. Some you can't control, like your age or family medical history. Some you can, by making a few changes in your daily habits.

Take charge of your health today!

Use this quiz to learn where to focus your efforts. Then, work with your doctor to reduce, control or prevent as many risk factors as you can. Your heart will thank you for taking care of yourself……and so will your loved ones.

Check all boxes that apply to you. If you check 2 or more boxes, see your doctor for a complete assessment of your risks!

Your AGE may increase your risk if…

	You are a woman over 55 years old, or you have passed menopause or had your ovaries removed.
Your FAMILY HISTORY may increase your risk if…
	You have a close blood relative who had a heart attack before age 55 (if father or brother) or before age 65 (if mother or sister).
Cigarette and Tobacco SMOKE increases your risk if…
	You smoke, or live or work with people who smoke every day.
Your total CHOLESTEROL and HDL cholesterol levels may increase your risk if…
	Your total cholesterol level is 240 mg/dL or higher.
	Your HDL ("good") cholesterol level is less than 35 mg/dL.
	You don't know your total cholesterol or HDL levels.
Your BLOOD PRESSURE may increase your risk if…
	Your blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg or higher, or you have been told that your blood pressures is too high.
	You don't know what your blood pressure is.
	You get less than a total of 30 minutes of physical activity on at least 3 days per week.
Excess BODY WEIGHT may increase your risk if…
	You are 20 pounds or more overweight.
DIABETES increases your risk if…
	You have diabetes or take medicine to control your blood sugar.
Your MEDICAL HISTORY may increase your risk if…
	You have coronary artery disease, or you have had a heart attack.
	You have an abnormal heartbeat.

If you do not currently have a doctor, call the Mercy Care Community Physicians Office at 319-369-4444 to set up an appointment with one of our doctors, or check our online Physician Directory for more information.

 

*Quiz provided by the American Heart Association.