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Below is a test designed to assess your risk of having a heart attack based on your family history, general health and lifestyle. Use the test as a general guide. If you have already had a heart attack or if you have heart disease, your heart attack risk is significantly higher. If you don't know your blood cholesterol level or your blood pressure, ask your doctor if your levels should be checked. Your physician can help evaluate your risk of having a heart attack, and he or she can recommend treatment plans to reduce your risk.

First Heart Attack Risk Test

This test will help you figure your risk of a first heart attack. Please read the questions and enter the appropriate score in the box marked "pts."(note: please enter numeric values only). When all questions have been answered, you may click on the "Add Score" button to see your final score.


Age (in years)	More information on 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+	Women:	0 pts-Less than 42 1 pt-42 to 44 2 pts-45 to 54 3 pts-55 to 73 4 pts-74+
pts.

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

Inactive Lifestyle	More information on Inactive Lifestyle
1 pt-I rarely exercise or do anything physically demanding
pts.

Weight	More information on Weight • Body Mass Index chart
1 pt-I'm more than 20lbs. over my ideal weight (BMI is greater than 29)
pts.

Smoking	More information on Smoking
1 pt-I'm a smoker
pts.

Diabetic	More information on diabetes
1 pt-Male Diabetic		2 pt-Female Diabetic
pts.

Total Cholesterol Level	More information on Total Cholesterol Level • Facts about cholesterol
0 pts-Less than 240mg/dL	1 pt-240 to 315mg/dL	2 pts-More than 315mg/dL
pts.

HDL Level (good cholesterol)	More information on HDL Level • Facts about cholesterol
2 pts-Under 30mg/dL	1 pt-30 to 38mg/dL	0 pts-39 to 59mg/dL	-1 pt-Over 60mg/dL
pts.

Blood Pressure (Use your top or higher blood pressure number)	More information on Blood Pressure
0 pts-Less than 140mmHg	1 pt-140 to 170mmHg	2 pts-Greater than 170mmHg	1 pt-I am currently taking blood pressure medication
pts.

	Total Points

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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 your risk.

Use this test as a general guide. If you 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.

More information on risk factors and prevention can be found at the American Heart Association Risk Factors and Coronary Heart Disease webpage.

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This site provides materials for information and education only. It is not to be considered medical advice. LVCA encourages you to see your physician for any of the health issues discussed here. The field of medicine changes on a regular basis, therefore we do not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on this site, nor do we guarantee that the information represents the most currently accepted standards.

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