The heart risk calculator can be used to assess your risk of having a heart attack within the next 10 years. Please note that this calculation is an estimate only - please see your doctor for an accurate diagnosis as there may be other contributing risk factors.
Please Note:
To complete this test you will require information on:
- Your total cholesterol level.
- Your HDL (good) cholesterol level.
- A recent blood pressure reading.
If you do not have this information available, please make an appointment with your primary health care provider.
If you would like to know more about maintaining heart and vascular health, visit HealthByte, the health and wellness blog from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
If you do not have this information available it is not possible to complete the heart risk calculator.
Please make an appointment with your primary health care provider to check your total cholesterol level, HDC (good) cholesterol level
and blood pressure. This information will help give a more accurate calculation of your heart risk.
If you would like to know more about maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle, please visit HealthByte, the health and wellness blog from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
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Enter your information
This assessment should take no more than 3 minutes to complete
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What is your age?
Select your age group:
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What is your total cholesterol (Mg/DL)?
Total cholesterol is the sum of all the cholesterol in your blood. The higher your total cholesterol, the greater your risk for heart disease.
Select your total cholesterol level:
If you do not know your total cholesterol level, please make an appointment with your primary healthcare provider.
If you would like to know more about maintaining heart and vascular health, visit HealthByte, the health and wellness blog from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
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What is your HDL (good) cholesterol (Mg/DL)?
High density lipoprotein (HDL) is the ‘good’ cholesterol. HDL carries cholesterol in the blood from other parts of the body back to the liver, which leads to its removal from the body. So, HDL helps keep cholesterol from building up in the walls of the arteries.
Select your good cholesterol level:
If you do not know your HDL cholesterol level, please make an appointment with your primary healthcare provider.
If you would like to know more about maintaining heart and vascular health, visit HealthByte, the health and wellness blog from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
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What was the systolic pressure reading of your last blood pressure test?
Blood pressure is typically recorded as two numbers. The top number represents your systolic blood pressure, it is also the higher of the two numbers. It measures the pressure in the arteries when your heart beats.
Select your systolic pressure level:
If you do not know your systolic pressure reading, please make an appointment with your primary healthcare provider.
If you would like to know more about maintaining heart and vascular health, visit HealthByte, the health and wellness blog from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
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Are you taking blood pressure medications?
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High Risk: A greater than 20% risk that you will develop a heart attack or die from
coronary disease in the next 10 years. This risk can be reduced by
addressing and managing your risk factors with the help of
your doctor.
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Low Risk: Less than 10% risk that you will develop a heart attack or die from coronary disease in the next 10 years. Continue to manage your risk factors and visit
your doctor
regularly to assess your risk.
These risk categories are based on guidelines established by the National Cholesterol Education Program.
Important Note
The presence of any cardiovascular disease risk factor, including a family history of cardiovascular disease, requires appropriate attention because a single risk factor may mean that you have a high risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the long run, even if the 10-year risk does not appear to be high.
This information is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider for advice about a specific medical condition.