Risk Assessment

The American Heart Association provides a risk assessment test that can help estimate your risk of having a heart attack or dying of coronary heart disease in the next 10 years.

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3003499

Track your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose levels using these online tools provided by the American Heart Association. This tool can provide a great source of information for you to take to your doctor to adequately assess your risk factors.

http://www.s2mw.com/AHA/usercentral.aspx

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on your height and weight. In most cases it is a better measurement of your overall health than just your weight alone. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute provides a BMI calculator and explanation of your results.

http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

*The material provided at the Web sites listed above is for general patient information only and should not be substituted for direct contact with and advice to be obtained from your personal physician.