Heart Treatments and Tests

Men's Stroke Risk Assessment

Are you at risk of stroke? Rate youself. You can reduce your risk of stroke. Start by becoming aware of your risk factors - the personal characteristics and habits that increase your chances of having a stroke or heart disease. Some risks you can't change or control; some you can, by making a few changes in your daily habits.

Check all that apply to you. If you check two or more, see your doctor for a complete assessment of your risks.

	You are a man over 45 years old.
	You have diabetes or take medicine to control your blood sugar.
	You have coronary artery disease or you have had a heart attack.
	A doctor said you have carotid artery disease or you have had a stroke.
	You have an abnormal heartbeat.
	You have a close blood relative who had a stroke.
	Your father or brother had a heart attack before age 55 or your mother or sister before age 65.
	You blood pressure is 140/90 millimeter of Mercury (mm/Hg) or higher or you have been told that your blood pressure is too high.
	You don't know what your blood pressure is.
	You smoke or live or work with people who smoke every day.
	Your total cholesterol level is 240 (mg/dL) or higher.
	Your HDL ("good") cholesterol level is less than 40 mg/dL.
	You don't know your total cholesterol or HDL levels.
	You get less than a total of 30 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week.
	You are 20 pounds or more overweight.

If you do not currently have a doctor, call the Mercy Care Community Physicians Office at 319-369-4444 to set up an appointment with one of our doctors, or check our online Physician Directory for more information.