Check the statements that apply to you.
__ I am a man over the age of 45 / woman over the age of 50.
__ I am more than 20 pounds overweight.
__ My blood pressure is 140/80 mm Hg or higher, a health professional said my blood pressure is too high or I have not had my blood pressure tested.
__ One of my parents, grandparents or siblings has had a stroke; my father or brother has had a heart attack before the age of 55; my mother or sister had a heart attack before the age of 65.
__ I participate in less than 30 minutes of exercise each day.
__ I previously had a stroke or transient ischemia attack, or I have carotid artery disease or disease of the leg arteries, a high red blood cell count or sickle cell anemia.
__ I smoke or live with people who do.
__ My total cholesterol is 240 mg/dL or higher, my HDL is less than 40 mg/dL or I have not had my cholesterol tested.
__ I have diabetes.
__ I previously had a heart attack, or I have coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation or other heart conditions.
If you checked two or more, make an appointment with your doctor today or call 1.877.UT.CARES (1.877.882.2737). |