Cardiovascular Risk Stratification

Question 1

Age

Answer 1

Men > or = 45y

Women > or = 55 y

Question 2

Physical Activity

Answer 2

Does not meet recommended guidelines of 30 min a day of moderate intensity 5 times a week

Question 3

Obesity

Answer 3

BMI > 30

waist girth> 35 inches in women

waist girth> 40 inches in men

Question 4

Hypertension

Answer 4

SBP > or = 140
DBP > or = 90
taking hypertension medications

Question 5

Cholesterol

Answer 5

HDL or = 130 mg/dL

on lipid lowering medication

Question 6

Smoking

Answer 6

current smoker or quit within the last six months

Question 7

Pre-Diabetes

Answer 7

fasting blood glucose > or = 100 but

Question 8

Family history

Answer 8

cardiac event before 55 y in father or 1st degree relative; before 65 y in mother or 1st degree relative

Question 9

One Negative Risk Factor

Answer 9

if HDL > or = 60 mg/dL

Question 10

PreHypertension

Answer 10

systolic = 120-139 OR
diastolic = 80-89

Question 11

Hypertension Stage 2

Answer 11

systolic greater than or equal to 160 OR diastolic greater than or equal to 100

Question 12

Lifestyle Modifications for HTN

Answer 12

weight control, dietary management, increase physical activity, alcohol moderation, restriction of sodium, stress management, smoking cessation