Risk Assessment Quiz
Whether you’ve already suffered from an event, have a family history of heart attacks, strokes, type-2 diabetes, or dementia, or want assurance that you’ll never be victim to a devastating event, you’re in the right place. For starters, complete the following simple assessment to determine whether you have risk factors!
Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
While comprehensive testing with a BaleDoneen Provider will give you the most precise assessment of your level of risk, there area number of known risk factors for cardiovascular disease — “red flags” — that may indicate an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, or diabetes:
Personal or family history of cardiovascular disease
High blood pressure
Personal or family history of heart attack, stroke, or Type 2 diabetes
Abdominal obesity
Diabetes (risk factor for heart attack and stroke)
Sleep Problems
Gestational diabetes
Age (men over 40 and women over 50)
Elevated cholesterol
Gum Disease
Nicotine use in any form
Erectile dysfunction
Secondary exposure to nicotine use (e.g., second-hand smoke)
Rheumatoid arthritis
Psychosocial issues (depression, anxiety, or stress)
Lupus
Hispanic or African-American descent
Psoriasis
Migraine headaches
Gout
Polycystic ovaries
Oligomenorrhea (changes in menstrual cycles)
Hirsutism (facial hair growth in women)
Osteoporosis
Pre-eclampsia
Breast cancer treatment
Any combination of these risk factors for cardiovascular disease may indicate increased risk for heart attack, stroke or diabetes. If you would like a more thorough evaluation of your risk or level of disease, please contact us.