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Risk Factors

Who is at Risk?
Dr_Verhey_and_chest_pain_patientWhile some risk factors—such as your age and family history of heart disease—are beyond your control, others can be modified in order to prevent a heart attack.



  • Smoking
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Physical Inactivity
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes


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Online Risk Assessment

It’s essential that you measure your risk of heart disease and create a prevention plan.


Risk Prevention Programs