Women's Heart Clinic

Know Your Risk

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease claims nearly half a million female lives each year — more than the next seven causes of death combined. Take charge of your heart health by knowing the risk factors and discussing your heart health history with your doctor.

Are you at risk? Answer the 11 questions below by clicking yes, no or unsure. When you have finished, press "next" to view your risk assessment results.

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I am a woman over 50, post-menopausal or have had my ovaries removed.
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My family (mother, father, siblings, grandparents) has a history of heart disease.
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I have been told I have high blood pressure or I know my blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg or higher.
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I have been told I have high cholesterol or I know my HDL cholesterol is less than 40 mg/dL.
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I am 20 or more pounds overweight.
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I have a body mass index (BMI) score of 25 or higher.
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I have diabetes or need medication to control my blood sugar.
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I smoke or live with someone who smokes.
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I get less than 30 minutes of physical activity three days per week.
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I have a heart condition or have had a heart attack.
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I have carotid artery disease, disease of the leg arteries or have had a stroke.