Are You at Risk?

If you have five minutes, our simple risk assessment tools can help answer your questions about whether you are at risk for heart or vascular disease, in addition to suggesting recommended screenings and identifying steps you can take to reduce your risk.

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Women & Heart Disease Risk

While women have some of the same risk factors for heart disease as men, other risk factors are uniquely feminine. Review this list to identify whether you are at risk for heart disease:

Smoking or daily exposure to secondhand smoke (at home or work)
Past heart attack or known coronary artery disease
Family history of heart disease
Elevated cholesterol (over 240 mg/dL or HDL less than 35 mg/dL)
Abnormal heartbeat
High blood pressure
Vascular disease in neck (carotid) or leg (femoral) artery
Birth control pills (especially in combination with smoking)
Overweight
Post-menopausal (and not taking hormone replacement therapy)
Sedentary lifestyle

For more information or to make an appointment for a consultation call 1-877-233-WELL (9355).