Assess Your 10-Year Risk of Having a Heart Attack
What is it: Answer a short list of questions to assess the level of risk that you might have a heart attack in the next ten years. To complete it online, you will need to know your total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and blood pressure. If you don't have these numbers, print the list to discuss with your doctor.
Source: National Cholesterol Educatoin Program (based on the Framingham Heart Study)
Numbers that Count for a Healthy Heart
What is it: A chart to download and take to your doctor to help you match your personal numbers with these optimal numbers. These simple numbers can tell you a lot about your heart, and when you know what numbers indicate a strong, healthy heart, you can set goals to reduce your risk for heart disease.
Source: American Heart Association
Compare Your Care
What is it: An online tool to compare and rate the quality of health care you are receiving, based on national treatment guidelines for the most effective care to prevent and treat heart disease and get up-to-date information to improve your skills to better manage illness or stay healthy.
Source: Developed by the Foundation for Accountability (FACCT) and owned by HealthGrades
