Am I at Risk for Heart Disease/ Heart Attack?

Becky Captain, FNP-C explains what you can do to reduce your risk for heart attack/heart disease. She answers all the pertinent questions about cholesterol from what it is to the difference between LDL and HDL; blood sugar to glucose; and everything in between.

There are several risk factors for heart disease, which include modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. Non-modifiable factors include age and family history. Modifiable risk factors include smoking, excess weight or obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and erectile dysfunction. All of these factors can play a part in developing risk factors.

Experts suggest that one should have their cholesterol checked at the age of 20. If your reading is normal then you should have it checked every five years thereafter. If they have an abnormal reading then they should follow the guidelines provided by their healthcare professional. Earlier screening is suggested at an earlier age if you have any of the modifiable or non-modifiable risk factors.

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