Do you know your risk of heart disease?
Heart Disease is the #1 Killer of Women
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Every adult woman regardless of age should know her personal risk of developing cardiovascular disease such as a heart attack or stroke over her lifetime. Since this is a largely preventable disease, assessing your risk periodically throughout your lifetime is the first step to preventing this deadly and debilitating disease. So, how do you know your risk?
Start by reviewing the following statements:
Start by reviewing the following statements:
- I have a family history of heart disease (under age 65).
- I have high blood pressure or have had some readings greater than 120/80.
- I have diabetes or have had a high fasting blood sugar at some time in my life (including during pregnancy).
- I have high cholesterol or triglycerides or have never had my fasting cholesterol checked.
- I use tobacco products or am exposed to 2nd hand smoke.
- I exercise less than three times a week.
- I have a high stress lifestyle.
- I am at least 20 lbs overweight.
- I have symptoms of chest discomfort, shortness of breath, dizziness or fatigue.
- I have a high C-reactive protein or have never had it checked.