Heart Risk Assessment
Your heart’s health depends on many factors. Some you can control (what you eat, how much you exercise and if you smoke), while others (your age and family history) are out of your control. Knowing your risk of heart disease is the first step to lowering this risk and protecting your heart health.
Find Out Your Heart Disease Risk with our Online Assessment
Complete our Heart Risk Assessment to find out if you’re at risk for heart disease. It takes just a few minutes but could add years to your life.
Keep in mind this self-assessment should not replace your physician's examination or diagnosis.
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Assessment
Answer the following questions about
your lifestyle, age, and family history for a brief evaluation of your risk of a
heart attack or heart disease.
This quick assessment will only take a couple of minutes. However, please answer
the optional questions below for a more detailed analysis of your personal risk
for heart disease.
Congratulations, you are at low risk for heart disease. To keep you on the right track, there are things you can do to keep your risk low.
No need to panic. You are at moderate risk for heart disease, but there are ways you can lower that risk.
- Eat a well balanced diet
- Exercise regularly
- Stop smoking
- Control your alcohol intake
- Visit your doctor on a regular basis
You are at high risk for heart disease. You may want to talk to your doctor about how you can lower these risks.
Your Answers
Family History:
You’ve indicated that your family has a history of heart disease before age 60. This means your heart disease risk is also significantly higher. You may want to invest in one of Premier Health's heart diagnostics programs.
I rarely exercise or do anything physical:
A regimen of moderate exercise can help lower your heart attack risk. Even walking normally for 30 minutes a day, a few days a week, can help you slim down and reduce your risk. To help get you moving, consider a membership with your local YMCA.
I’m more than 20 lbs. over my ideal weight:
A regimen of moderate exercise can help lower your heart attack risk. Even walking normally for 30 minutes a day, a few days a week, can help you slim down and reduce your risk. To help get you moving, consider a membership with your local YMCA.
I smoke:
Because you smoke, your risk of a heart attack is increased. By quitting smoking, you can reduce your risk dramatically. Learn more for tips on how you can kick the habit.
I have diabetes:
Because you have diabetes, working to control your blood sugar levels is important. Premier Health’s Diabetes Services offers a variety of programs to teach you the skills you need to control diabetes, prevent complications, and lead a full, satisfying life. For more information, call (937) 279-5719.
Systolic Blood Pressure:
You’ve indicated that your blood pressure is less than 140. Good news! This is a healthy level.
You’ve indicated that your blood pressure is between 140-170, which may be a cause
for concern. Follow the American Heart Association’s
ten tips for controlling your blood pressure.
You’ve indicated that your blood pressure is greater than 170, which is significantly high. Follow the
American Heart Association’s
ten tips for controlling your blood pressure.
Total Cholesterol:
The recommended total cholesterol level is under 200. Your cholesterol is at a healthy level.
The recommended total cholesterol level is under 200. With a total cholesterol level over 240, your heart attack risk is moderately high. High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, often with no warning signs.
Learn more about how you can lower your cholesterol through lifestyle changes and medication.
The recommended total cholesterol level is under 200. With a total cholesterol level over 315, your heart attack risk is high. High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, often with no warning signs.
Learn more about how you can lower your cholesterol through lifestyle changes and medication.
HDL or "Good" Cholesterol:
The recommended HDL level is over 60. With a HDL level over 60, your “good” cholesterol is at a healthy level.
The recommended HDL level is higher than 60. With an HDL level between 39 and 59, your heart attack risk is moderately high. High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, often with no warning signs.
Learn more about how you can lower your cholesterol through lifestyle changes and medication.
The recommended HDL level is higher than 60. With an HDL cholesterol level under 39, your heart attack risk is high. High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, often with no warning signs.
Learn more about how you can lower your cholesterol through lifestyle changes and medication.
High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP):
You’ve indicated that your High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein level is less than 1.0. This is a healthy level.
You’ve indicated that your High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein level is between 1.0 and 3.0 which is higher than normal. Talk to your doctor about what could cause this.
You’ve indicated that your High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein level is greater than 3.0. Talk to your doctor about what could cause this.
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