Risk Factors

Question 1

Normal BP

Answer 1

> 120/>80

Question 2

Elevated BP

Answer 2

120-129/>80

Question 3

Stage 1 Hypertension

Answer 3

130-139/80-89

Question 4

Stage 2 Hypertension

Answer 4

Systolic >/= 140, Diastolic >/= 90

Question 5

Risk Factor of CVD: Family History

Answer 5

myocardial infarction, coronary revascularization, sudden death before 55 years of age father or male 1st degree relative, or before 65 years of age mother 1st degree relative

Question 6

Risk Factor: Smoking Cigarettes

Answer 6

Current smoker or has quit in the past 6 months

Question 7

Risk Factor: Sedentary Behaviors

Answer 7

Not Participating in at least 30 min of moderate intensity exercise (40%-60% Vo2) at least 3x per week.

Question 8

Risk Factor: Obesity

Answer 8

BMI Higher than 30 or Waist Circumference in men > 102cm/40in women > 88cm/35in

Question 9

Risk Factor: Pre-Diabetes

Answer 9

Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG)= Fasting plasma glucose greater or equal to 100 mg/dl but less than 125 or on drug treatment

Question 10

Risk Factor: Dislypidemia

Answer 10

LDL>130 OR HDL<40, OR on meds; if total cholesterol available use >200