Did you know that heart disease is the leading killer of women in the United States? The first step toward heart health is becoming aware of your own personal risk for heart disease.

Getting answers to these important questions will give you vital information about your heart health and what you can do to improve it. You may want to bring this list to your doctor-s office during your next visit.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor
1.	Am I at risk for heart disease?
2.	What is my blood pressure? What does it mean for me, and what do I need to do about it?
3.	What are my cholesterol numbers? (These include total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides.) What do they mean for me, and what do I need to do about them?
4.	What are my “body mass index” and waist measurement? Do they indicate that I need to lose weight for my health?
5.	What is my blood sugar level, and does it mean I-m at risk for diabetes?
6.	How often should I return for heart health checkups?
7.	How much physical activity do I need to help protect my heart?
8.	Based on my history and risk factors, what can I do to lower my risk of heart disease?
9.	What are the warning signs and symptoms of heart disease or a heart attack?
10.	What should I do if I think I am having a heart attack?