Heart Assessment

Introduction

Why You Should Take This Risk Assessment

Heart disease kills more men and women each year than any other illness. Heart disease develops from the build-up of plaque (cholesterol and other material) in your heart's blood vessels. This disease process is called atherosclerosis. It can lead to a heart attack, stroke, and other serious health problems.

You won't necessarily know if you have heart disease until it has progressed a fair amount. Nonetheless, you should be aware of your risk factors and try to control them. If you do have risk factors, there are many lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your chances of developing serious problems.

How Much Time This Assessment Will Take

5 minutes

How To Prepare

Before starting, you should gather the following information, if you have it:

However, you can still benefit from this assessment, even if you don't have this information.

What You'll Get At The End Of The Assessment

  • An explanation of your important risks
  • Recommended action steps for reducing your risks
  • Links to additional reading
Review Date:4/13/2011
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, and David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, FACC Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College, and in private practice specializing in cardiovascular disease in Greenwich, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network(11/8/2010).
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