Thank you for your question. It is apparent that you are concerned about your mother's risk for having a heart attack. Indeed, she has several risk factors.
The risk for a heart attack increases for women after the age of 55 or after they have reached menopause.
A family history of early heart disease is another factor. Your risk increases if your father or a brother was diagnosed with heart disease before 55 years of age, or if your mother or a sister was diagnosed with heart disease before 65 years of age.
Total cholesterol levels of 240 or higher means that you have a greater risk of developing heart disease. The higher the number, the greater your risk.
Bathsheva, obesity is another risk factor. Under the guidance of her physician, your mother can try to lose weight, control her cholesterol levels and reduce her risk.
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Hello Bathsheva,
Thank you for your question. It is apparent that you are concerned about your mother's risk for having a heart attack. Indeed, she has several risk factors.
The risk for a heart attack increases for women after the age of 55 or after they have reached menopause.
A family history of early heart disease is another factor. Your risk increases if your father or a brother was diagnosed with heart disease before 55 years of age, or if your mother or a sister was diagnosed with heart disease before 65 years of age.
Total cholesterol levels of 240 or higher means that you have a greater risk of developing heart disease. The higher the number, the greater your risk.
Bathsheva, obesity is another risk factor. Under the guidance of her physician, your mother can try to lose weight, control her cholesterol levels and reduce her risk.
Regards,
August 17, 2014 - 7:17amMaryann
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