Heart Attack Risk
What is your risk of heart attack? Take this quiz to find out.
The American Heart Association has developed a quick quiz that may reveal if you are at or above normal risk of heart attack. Write down the appropriate number of points for each question, and add them up at the end to determine your score.
If your total equals 4 or more points, you may be at higher than normal risk of heart attack compared to the normal adult population. The more points over 4, the higher your risk. If you scored over 4 points, you should see your physician regularly to manage and lower your risk of heart problems.
| Your Age |
Points |
| < 35 |
0 |
| 35-39 |
1 |
| 40-48 |
2 |
| 49-53 |
3 |
| > 54 |
4 |
1. Do you smoke?
2. Do you have diabetes?
3. History of heart disease in your family?
4. Are you inactive?
| I rarely exercise or do anything physically demanding. |
1 |
5. Are you overweight?
| I am more than 20lbs over my recommended weight (see weight chart). |
1 |
6. What is your total cholesterol?
| < 240 |
0 |
| 240-315 |
1 |
| &rt; 315 |
2 |
| 49-53 |
3 |
7. What is your HDL (good cholesterol)?
| 39-59 |
0 |
| 30-38 |
1 |
| under 30 |
2 |
8. HDL level over 60?
| Congratulations! You have lots of good cholesterol that protects your heart. |
-1 |
9. What is your top blood pressure number?
| < 140 |
0 |
| 140-170 |
1 |
| &rt; 170 |
2 |
10. Do you take blood pressure medication?
| Are you currently taking medication to reduce your blood pressure? |
1 |
