CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
KNOWYOUR NUMBERS Know these six numbers for an at-a-glance way to track your risk of heart disease and other health conditions, such as diabetes, that can lead to heart disease. Your doctor can help you determine where your numbers fall. If any of these numbers fall outside of normal range, talk to your doctor about how to address them. 1. BLOOD PRESSURE Possible Heart Attack or Stroke
2. CHOLESTEROL Total Cholesterol:
180+
120+
(seek emergency care)
140+
90+
High Blood Pressure – Stage 2
High Blood Pressure – Stage 1
130-139
80-89
125-200mg/dl HDL (good cholesterol): 40mg/dl or higher for men 50mg/dl or higher for women LDL (bad cholesterol): <100mg/dl
120-129
<80
Elevated
HDL
90-120
60-80
Normal
LDL
<90
<60
Low
SYSTOLIC DIASTOLIC 3. BODYMASS INDEX (BMI)
<18.5
18.5 - 24.9
25 - 29.9
30 - 34.9
35+
Sources: American Heart Association, WebMD
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MEDICA MAGAZINE | SPRING 2020
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