Your Other Risk Factors for Heart Disease
House Call Doctor explains the additional factors to consider when calculating your risks of heart disease.
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House Call Doctor
House Call Doctor
August 6, 2012
1 minute read
Knowing your risk factors for heart disease (aside from cholesterol) will tell you how closely you’ll need to monitor your cholesterol.
There are 6 major risk factors for heart disease:
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High Cholesterol
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Smoking
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History of heart disease in your immediate family
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Advanced age
Additionally, men are generally at higher risk for heart disease than women. Your doctor should figure out your real risk of heart disease. If he or she doesn’t calculate your risk, do it yourself and show them the results. Check out episode 37 for information on which tests diagnose heart problems.
Please note that all content here is strictly for informational purposes only. This content does not substitute any medical advice, and does not replace any medical judgment or reasoning by your own personal health provider. Please always seek a licensed physician in your area regarding all health related questions and issues.