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The Heart Attack Risk Quiz
Print this page to fill out your test.
If you don't have the answers to all the questions, that's okay. Just answer those you know.
Cardiac Questions
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Score for "Yes"
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Your Score
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Has any direct relative had a heart attack?
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75
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Has any direct relative had a stroke?
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75
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Were they younger than 55 when they had a heart attack or stroke?
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75
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Are you overweight or do you smoke?
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20
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Is your total cholesterol over 200?
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20
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Is your HDL under 40 (male) under 50 (female)?
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30
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Is your LDL over 130?
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20
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Are your triglycerides over 140?
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20
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Divide total cholesterol by your HDL. Is the answer over 5?
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50
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ADD YOUR POINTS
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XXXX
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Over 100 - You are in moderate danger of heart attack.
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Over 150 - You are in serious danger of heart attack.
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Over 200 - You are in extreme danger of heart attack.
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