Your calculated risk for developing heart disease in the next 5 years is percent.
(Your calculated risk for developing heart disease in the next 10 years is percent.)
Some things to keep in mind about risk:
Family history: If you have a family history of heart disease, this added 5 percent to your 5-year calculated risk and 10 percent to your 10-year risk.
Diabetes: The increased risk from diabetes depends on how long a person has had the disease and the level of blood sugar control.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure: High blood pressure is a significant risk factor, but the risk is lower if high blood pressure is treated and controlled.
What can you do?
Below, we have information regarding testing and treatment that might help you lower your risk.
Tobacco Use
Blood Pressure
Cholesterol Testing
Medications
Healthy Diet and Exercise
Chest Pain
Don't ignore chest pains. Call 911 if you have:
Chest pain when doing hard work or exercise that doesn't go away after you rest.
Chest pain, along with being short of breath or sweating, when you haven't been physically active.
Tell your doctor if:
You have chest pain or pressure when you're doing hard work or exercise that goes away after you rest.
You have chest pain or pressure that lasts longer than 5 minutes.
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