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Reno Gazette Journal: “First, it's important to know your numbers. Know your HDL or ‘good' cholesterol, LDL or ‘bad' cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, and body mass index (BMI) numbers. Schedule an appointment with your doctor and they'll help you assess your heart health.”
“Patients who have symptoms of heart disease and those who smoke or have cardiac risk factors, such as elevated cholesterol or high blood pressure should be getting this screening. Patients should also ask their doctor if they recommend them to get this heart screening.”
Here are the important risk factors to watch:
- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Being overweight or obese
- Metabolic syndrome
- Lack of physical exercise
- Unhealthy diet
- Stress or depression
- Anemia
- Sleep apnea
- Family history
- Age and menopause
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