This web site was developed by some of the docs that are in my cardiology group. I am told that it does a more realistic job assessing risk for heart attack/stroke than other sites out there.

www.heartdecision.org

p.s. You'll need some specifics on your "numbers" before you can complete the assessment.

This is a really good article on heart attack symptoms in women vs. men

http://www.webmd.com/heart-dis...rt-attack-in-women__

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Originally posted by Sandy:
Glad to hear that your risks are both so low. When I put in my stuff, I get a big red "HIGH RISK" warning.

I still am amazed that I have such good weight, blood sugars and bp, but still have CAD. I am seeing the cardiologist on Wednesday, so I hope to get some more perspective and ways to further reduce my risk.

Sandy,
My sister, who has always been an exerciser, healthy eater, very healthy weight was diagnosed with high cholesterol. Then there is me who has gone through a lot of my adult life overweight, not exercising, not a good eater and I have normal cholesterol levels and low blood pressure. I think in some cases, unfortunately, it is genetic and not lifestyle. Lifestyle certainly helps keep things in check and I think it is super important in the big picture.

Jill

Glad to hear that your risks are both so low. When I put in my stuff, I get a big red "HIGH RISK" warning.

I still am amazed that I have such good weight, blood sugars and bp, but still have CAD. I am seeing the cardiologist on Wednesday, so I hope to get some more perspective and ways to further reduce my risk.

I came out a 0.1% - same number I got from dh's company screen but they used many more variables.

Sandy,
Thanks for posting this. I took the test based on numbers from over a year ago but I came out at 3.1% or Low Risk. I hope that is accurate. I need a new physical, blood work, cholesterol check but for years I've been at the same level.

As difficult as I'm sure it has been for you, I think it is great that you are taking the tragedy of your sister's heart disease so seriously and providing all of us with such important and needed information.

Thanks again for posting this!

Jill

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