This test can help you determine your risk of a first heat attack.

________	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+
________	Age: Women (0 pt.s) Less than 42 (1 pt.) 42 to 44 (2 pt.) 45 to 54 (3 pts.) 55-73 (4 pts.) 74 +
________	Family History (2 pts.) My family has a history of heart disease or heart attacks before the age of 60.
________	Inactive Lifestyle (1 pt.) I rarely exercise or do anything physically demanding.
________	Total Cholesterol Level (O pts.) Less than 240 mg/dL (1 pt.) 240 to 315 mg/dL (2pts.). More than 315 mg/dL
________	HDL Level (good cholesterol) (O pts.) 39 to 59 mg/dL (1 pt.) 30 to 38 mg/dL (2 pts.). Under 30 mg/ dL (-1 pt.) Over 60 mg/dL
________	Blood Pressure I don’t take blood pressure medication; my blood pressure is: (Use your top or higher blood pressure number) (O pts.). Less than 140 mmHG (l pt.) 140-170 mmHg (2 pts.). Greater than 170 mmHg (1 pt.) I am currently taking blood pressure medication.
________	Weight (l pt.) I’m more than 20 lbs. over my ideal weight.
________	Smoker (1 pt.). I’m a smoker.
________	Diabetic (1 pt.). Male Diabetic ( 2 pts.) Female Diabetic
________	Total Points

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.

If you total is 4 or more points you may be interested in scheduling an appointment with Arkansas Heart Hospital’s Keep the Beat program.  This is a cardiovascular evaluation that is a quick, painless way to assess your risk for heart disease.

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Use this test as a general guide.  If you have 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.