Commonwealth Health Unveils Online Heart Risk Assessment Tool
9/26/2017
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Sept. 26, 2017) -- We all know our actual age but few of us realize that some of our organs – including our hearts – can age at a different pace.
People who follow a healthy lifestyle may discover that their hearts are much younger than their birthdays reveal. Those who smoke, do not exercise or have a history of heart disease may find their hearts are aging more quickly than the rest of their bodies.
Commonwealth Health has launched a free online tool aimed at helping people discover their real heart age and offering tips on how to decrease their risks of cardiac disease.
The assessment takes participants about five minutes to complete and asks questions regarding smoking habits, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, diabetes, exercise, weight and family history. After completing
the assessment, the participant will receive an email with his or her results which will be rated as high-, medium-, or low-risk.
They will be encouraged to share the instant report with a physician and will receive a call from a Commonwealth Health representative within 24 hours. Those deemed to be at high risk for heart disease will be advised via a followup phone call, email or direct mail to make an appointment with a cardiologist. Those considered at medium risk for heart disease will be advised to call a cardiologist or primary care physician. Those at low risk will be reminded to visit their primary care provider for a routine checkup.
Recently released results of a similar assessment conducted in the United Kingdom shows that 10 percent of men aged 50 have the heart of a 60-year-old. This was the finding of an analysis of 1.2 million people who used a heart age test. The analysis was conducted by Public Health England, a British Department of Health agency.
Other findings from the British study show that about half of the people who participated do not know their blood pressure.
The risk assessment does not provide a diagnosis but is meant to inform individuals of potential risk based on their answers to the questions.
To take the free heart risk assessment, go to: www.CommonwealthHeartCare.com.
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