What Do You Know About Heart Disease?

“Heart Disease Is The Number One Killer of Women."

Know Your Risk Factors For Heart Disease

    • Diabetes
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Cholesterol
    • Smoking
    • Physical Inactivity
    • Overweight
    • Family

 

Women—Listen To Your Body!

Be Aware of Chest Pain.


Be sure to contact your Doctor if you suffer from pain in your chest, shoulder, neck, or jaw. Also, notify your Doctor if you are experiencing shortness of breathing or nausea that comes on suddenly.

 

Questions to Ask Your Doctor:

  1. What is my risk for heart disease?

  2. What is my blood pressure? How does it affect my health and how should I care for it?

  3. What is my cholesterol level and what does it mean for me? What do I need to do about it?

  4. What are my “Body Mass Index” and waist measurements? Do they indicate that I need to lose weight for my health?

  5. What is my blood sugar level and does it mean I am at risk for diabetes?

  6. What other screening tests for heart disease do I need? How often should I return for checkups for my health?

  7. What can you do to help me quit smoking?

  8. How much physical activity do I need to help protect my heart?

  9. What is a healthy eating plan for me? Should I see a registered dietician or qualified nutritionist to learn about healthy eating?

  10. How can I tell if I’m having a heart attack?