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Assessing your risk of heart disease

Here's how to assess your own risk of developing heart disease.

Nine "New" Cardiac Risk Factors Are Found Wanting

Nine commonly used cardiac risk factors were found by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to be of little value.

Common Heart Tests

Tests commonly used to diagnose heart disease.

New Risk Calculator for Women

The Reynolds Risk Score for calculating cardiovascular risk for women is more effective than standard methods.

Still a Good Time to be a Cardiologist

Cardiovascular deaths have increased in the U.S.

A Risk Factor Quiz for Women

a cardiac risk factor quiz for women

Assessing your own risk for heart disease

You can assess your own risk for heart disease by answering a few simple questions.

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