Healthy Heart Quiz

Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. By learning more about your heart and how it works, you can make changes in your lifestyle that will help to lower your risk factors. The decisions you make every day can help to reduce your risk of coronary heart disease by as much as 50 percent!

The following quiz is designed to assess your risk of developing heart disease. Just fill in this quick, simple quiz and click on the ‘Get Results’ button to get your score.

QUESTION	YES	NO
1. Are you a smoker?
2. Do you experience shortness of breath?
3. Do you know what your healthy blood sugar level should be?
4. Are you exposed to second-hand smoke?
5. Do you eat a low-salt diet?
6. Are you involved with physical activity at least 3 times a week?
7. Do you know the warning signs of a heart attack?
8. Do you know the warning signs of a stroke?
9. Is your cholesterol level above 200?
10. Are there heart problems in your family history?

This quiz is not designed to diagnose heart disease. It is only an indicator of your overall risk. Only your doctor can evaluate your actual risk and devise a treatment plan to reduce your risk. If you have more questions about your risk for heart disease, contact Dr. Shapiro and have your physician fill out the Physician Referral Form.