First Heart Attack Risk Test

I was at a health fair earlier today and found this short risk test that I thought I would share with you. Add up the points and at the end see how you do.

___ Age: Men - 0 pts Less than 35, 1 pt. 35 to 39, 2 pts 40 to 48, 3 pts 49 to 53, 4 pts 54 +


___ Age: Women - 0 pts Les than 42, 1 pt. 42 to 44, 2 pts. 45 to 54, 3 pts. 55 to 73, 4 pts 74+

___ Family History - 2 pts. My family has a history of heart disease or heart attacks before the age of 60.

___ Inactive Lifestyle - 1 pt. I rarely exercise or do anything physically demanding.

___ Weight - 1 pt. I'm more than 20lbs. over my ideal weight.

___ Smoking - 1 pt. I'm a smoker.

___ Diabetic - 1pt. Male Diabetic 2 pts. Female Diabetic

___ Total Cholesterol Level - 0 pts. Less than 240 mg/dl, 1 pt. 240 to 315 mg/dl, 2 pts. more than 315 mg/dl

___ HDL Level (good cholesterol) - 0 pts. 39 0 59 mg/dl, 1 pt. 30 to 38 mg/dl, 2 pts. Under 30 mg/dl, - 1pt. Over 60 mg/dl

___ Blood Pressure - I don't take blood pressure medication; my blood pressure is (Use your top or higher blood pressure number): 0 pts. Less than 140 mmHg, 1 pt. 140 - 170 mmHg, 2 pts. Greater than 170 mmHg (or) 1 pt. I am currently taking blood pressure medication.

___ Total Points

If you scored 4 points or more, you could be at above average risk of a first heart attack compared to the general adult population. The more points you score, the higher the risk.

Use this test as a general guide. If you have already had a heart attack or have heart disease, your heart attack risk is significantly higher. Only your doctor can evaluate your risk and recommend treatment plans to reduce your risk. If you don't know your cholesterol level or blood pressure, ask your doctor if your levels should be checked.

This test is from the American Heart Association. Please check with your doctor if your score is 4 points or higher.