Take Healthy Steps to Lower Your Risk
From your answers, it looks like you’re currently at a medium risk of developing heart disease, but this assessment isn’t a substitute for talking to an expert. You can lower your risk significantly by maintaining a healthy weight, diet and exercise routine. Most importantly, talk with your physician about your heart disease risk at your annual physical each year.
Talk to Your Primary Care Physician
You indicated that you have a primary care physician, which is a great step toward lowering your heart disease risk. You can use the results of this assessment to start a conversation with them about your heart health. Talk with them about it at each annual physical and ask whether follow-up testing is needed and if seeing a cardiologist would be beneficial.
Your Next Steps
With heart disease, prevention is the best medicine. Based on your answers, your best next step is to ask your primary care physician how to lower your heart disease risk and follow their guidance.
We also recommend taking these steps to keep your heart healthy and happy:
- Aim for 150 minutes of exercise each week
- Find ways to manage stress
- Get your annual physical each year
- Maintain a heart-healthy diet
- Strive for or maintain a healthy weight
Talk to your doctor before beginning any new exercise or nutrition program.
We’re Here to Keep Your Heart Beating Strong
By taking this assessment, you’re one step closer to a healthier heart. Use your results to inform ongoing conversations about your health with your physician and learn more about our exceptional cardiovascular care at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth.