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Interactive Tool: Are You at Risk for a Heart Attack? - What does your score mean?

Your score will appear in values from 1% to 99%. If your score is 5%, it means that 5 of 100 people with this level of risk will have a heart attack in the next 10 years. If your score is 10%, it means that 10 of 100 people with this level of risk will have a heart attack in the next 10 years.

The U.S. National Cholesterol Education Program's (NCEP) recommendations for treatment with medicine are based on your cholesterol levels and your risk of having a heart attack.1

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Last Updated: November 18, 2004
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