
Who is at risk for heart disease?
A women's risk for heart disease is higher if she:
- Is age 55 or older
- Has a family history of heart disease or heart attack
- Has a high total cholesterol or high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level
- Has high blood pressure
- Smokes cigarettes
- Does not exercise regularly
- Is obese
- Has diabetes
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