Conditions That Put You at Risk
Risk Factors and Treatment Options
Risk factors that you can change include smoking, being overweight, being inactive, having high cholesterol, having high blood sugar and having high blood pressure. Factors you cannot change are your family history and your age (as you age your risk goes up).
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a common condition that increases your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. The good news is that lowering your blood pressure reduces your risk of having a heart attack, stroke, and several other serious health problems. There are many steps you can take to lower your blood pressure.There are several ways that you can reduce your chances of having a stroke or heart attack if you have one or more of the conditions that put you at high risk (See Conditions at left.) Talk with your doctor or clinician about taking some or all of the following preventive medications. Never start taking any of these or any other medication without first talking with your doctor or other clinician. Learn more.
The web page will open in a new window. You can close the window to return to Healthy Heart.