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Get Screened
Set reasonable goals and take small steps to stay on a heart-healthy path.
Are You At Risk?
The first step is finding out if you have risk factors for heart disease. Take this quiz to find out.
What Your Screening Numbers Mean
Once you have been screened, it is important to understand what your numbers mean.
- Blood Glucose
- Blood Pressure
- Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference
- Cholesterol
- Family Health History
- Triglycerides
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
It is important to follow up with your health care provider after you have been screened—especially if you have risk factors for heart disease-to review your risk for heart disease.
The following are questions you may consider asking:
- What is my risk for heart disease?
- How much does my family history of heart disease matter?
- What should my cholesterol levels be and how can I improve them?
- What should my blood pressure be and how can I improve it?
- Do I have diabetes or am I at risk of developing diabetes?
- How much physical activity should I get?
- Do I need to get a stress test before I start exercising?
- What type of diet is appropriate for me?
- What can you do to help me quit smoking?
- What screening tests do I need?
- How often should I return for checkups?
Tip: Print out this list of questions and take them with you on your next doctor's visit.
Where You Can Get Screened
- Sister to Sister Heart Health Fairs
- Doctor's office
- Community clinics (Call your local health department for contact information)
- Health fairs at work, schools, malls
