If you have any of the major risk factors you could be at risk of a heart attack and may benefit from a cardiac test.
The major risk factors are:
- Family History of Coronary Artery Disease at relatively young ages.
- Cigarette Smoking
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- An abnormal serum cholesterol profile
- Diabetes mellitus
- Overweight / Obesity
- Lack of physical activity
- Alcohol excess
- Age
- Stress