Take this quiz to see how your lifestyle, diet and family history can affect your heart attack risk.
What is your current blood pressure?
A. Above 140/90 or unknown
B. Between 120/80 to 139/89
C. Lower than 120/80
Are you a smoker?
A. Yes
B. Yes, but I want to quit
C. No
Are you diabetic?
A. Yes
B. Borderline
C. No
Do you get at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day?
A. No, I don’t exercise very often
B. I workout, but not daily
C. Yes, I exercise regularly
Are you considered overweight?
A. Yes
B. Slightly
C. No
Do you have a family history of heart attack or stroke?
A. Yes
B. I’m not sure
C. No, my family hasn’t experienced either
Do you have atrial fibrillation?
A. Yes, I have an irregular heartbeat
B. I’m not sure
C. No, I have a regular heartbeat
What’s your total cholesterol?
A. Above 240 or unknown
B. 200 to 239
C. Lower than 200
What’s your LDL cholesterol?
A. Above 160 mg/dL
B. 100-159 mg/dL
C. Less than 100 mg/dL
What’s your HDL cholesterol?
A. Less than 50 mg/dL
B. 50/60 mg/dL
C. Above 60 mg/dL
Your Risk
Mostly Cs: Low Risk
Great work! Your healthy lifestyle habits are keeping you in the clear and you have few heart attack risk factors. Keep it up!
Mostly Bs: Moderate Risk
You could be at increased risk. Be sure to talk to your doctor about any lifestyle changes you can make to keep your heart healthy.
Mostly As: High Risk
Based on your health factors, it looks like you could be at a higher risk for heart attack.
But it’s never too late to make some healthy changes. Talk to your doctor today about how you can lower your risk.
