Take your Health to Heart—with a CheckUp

Heart disease continues to be the #1 killer of women in America, but there are ways to take good heart health back into your own hands. Here's three easy steps:

1. Start the Go Red Heart CheckUp today. If you don't know your numbers, get them by visiting a healthcare provider.
2. After you complete the Go Red Heart Checkup, select one of our Personal Action Plans that address specific challenges (like stopping smoking, weight loss, or managing cholesterol levels.)
3. Remember: Making healthy changes = taking charge of living longer and stronger.

Disclaimer

The Heart CheckUp is not intended to provide medical advice or treatment. Only your healthcare provider can do that.

The American Heart Association recommends that you consult your healthcare provider before starting a physical activity program or making a major lifestyle change. The results of this assessment can help you work with your healthcare provider to map a successful path to heart health.

The goals in this tool are based on two U.S. government reports endorsed by the American Heart Association:

ATP III: This report was written by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP), which provides guidelines on how to prevent, detect, evaluate, and treat high blood cholesterol.*

JNC 7: This report was written by the National High Blood Pressure Education Program (NHBPEP) and describes how to prevent, detect, evaluate and treat high blood pressure.

Work with your healthcare provider to achieve and maintain your heart -healthy goals for life.

• The optimal HDL level is based on the American Heart Association's 2004 guidelines for cardiovascular disease prevention in women.