Additional Resources

www.AmericanHeart.org

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute www.nhlbi.nih.gov

American Heart Association www.JustMove.org

Risk Assessment Quiz

Heart Attack & Stroke Warning Signs

Risk Assessment Quiz:

Check all boxes that apply to you. If you check 1 or more boxes, discuss this with your doctor and get a more complete assessment of your risk.

 Age and Sex: I am a man over 45 years old, OR I am a woman over 50 years old, OR I am a woman who has passed menopause or had my ovaries removed.
Family History: My father or brother had a heart attack before age 55; OR my mother, father, sister, brother or grandparent had a stroke.
Blood Pressure: My blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or higher, OR a health professional has said my blood pressure is too high, OR I don't know what my blood pressure it.
Tobacco Smoke: I smoke OR live or work with people who smoke tobacco regularly.
Total Cholesterol: My total cholesterol is 240 mg/dL or higher, OR I don't know my cholesterol level.
HDL Cholesterol: My HDL ("good") cholesterol is less that 40 mg/dL, OR I don't know my HDL cholesterol level.
Physical Activity: I get less than a total of 30 minutes of physical activity on most days.
Overweight: I am 20 pounds or more overweight for my height and build.
Diabetes: I have diabetes (a fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dL or higher), OR I need medicine to control my blood sugar.
Heart Disease Medical History: I have coronary heart disease arterial fibrillation or other heart condition(s), OR I've had a heart attack.
Stroke Medical History: I've been told that I have carotid artery disease; OR I've had a stroke or TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack); OR I have a disease of the leg arteries, a high red blood cell count or sickle cell anemia.

Source: Bayer

To learn more about heart attack and stroke warning signs, click here.

Get answers to your health questions!

HealthNotes offers FREE in-depth health information backed by medical & health professionals.
• vitamins • recipes
• weight management • nutritional data
• diseases  
Please Note:
The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any particular illness or condition, nor is it intended to support any particular product or service. You should always consult your healthcare provider prior to making changes in your health care routine.

| Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Store Locator | Employment | History | Press Releases | Supplier Diversity
Copyright © TOPS Markets® 2004 - 2008