Cardio risk age was developed by leading cardiologists to help patients better understand their cardiovascular health. It is a way to illustrate how the factors listed below affect your health and potential risk for heart disease. Your cardio risk age is determined by a combination of factors:
Your age and sex Your blood pressure Your total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol Whether you have diabetes Whether you smoke Whether you have been diagnosed with heart diseaseBased upon the calculation, your cardio risk age may be higher or lower than your actual age. While some factors cannot be changed (age, sex, and hereditary conditions), making healthy lifestyle changes can have a significant impact on those factors that you can control. Lifestyle changes such as smoking cessation, increasing exercise and eating healthier can improve your cholesterol levels and blood pressure, which may lower your risk age. Before making any lifestyle change, always consult with your doctor.
Your Accessa Wellness report will provide you with your cardio risk age and the top factors personally affecting your risk.
