printable questions
What exactly does the phrase " risk
factors for heart disease" mean?
What is my blood
pressure?
| Is that considered high? |
| How can it be lowered if it is too high? |
| How does blood pressure affect my heart? |
What are my cholesterol
and triglyceride levels?
| Why do these levels matter to the health of your heart? |
| What is cholesterol and where does it come from? |
| Why are LDL levels labeled "bad" and HDL labeled "good"? |
| How do I change my levels if they are a risk for heart disease? |
What is my blood
sugar level?
| Am I at risk for diabetes? |
| How can diabetes affect the health of my heart? |
How often should I return for checkups to see if my heart is healthy?
Can you help me quit
smoking?
How much physical
activity should I be getting?
Do I need to be on a " heart-healthy"
diet?
| Are there specific foods that are better or worse for me? |
| Can I drink alcohol? |
What is my Body
Mass Index (BMI)?
| What does this mean? |
| Am I considered overweight? |
How can I tell if I am having a
heart attack?
If I have heart disease in my family, am I guaranteed to have it
myself?
Are there any medications,
prescription or over-the-counter, that I should or should not take
to keep my heart healthy?
Here are the medications I am currently taking.
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