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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Risk Factors
As recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)


WARNING: Please consult your doctor before using this form or beginning any exercise program.
Enter  ' 1 '  in the box against each positive risk factor - then check the instructions below
(use your 'tab' button to move from each box)
 
     
Family History   Male first degree relative who had heart attack, CABG, or sudden cardiac death prior to age 55 or female first degree relative who had same prior to age 65
       
Smoking   Current cigarette smoking or having smoked within the previous 6 months
       
Blood Pressure   Systolic >140  or Diastolic >90  measured on 2 or more occasions or on anti-hypertensive medication
       
Cholesterol   Total serum cholesterol >200 mg/dl or HDL cholesterol <35 mg/dl or on lipid lowering medication. (However, if the client has HDL levels above 60 mg/dl, this may negate one of the risk factors
     
High Blood Sugar   Impaired fasting glucose that is  >110 mg/dl measured on 2 or more occasions
       
Obesity   BMI >30  or waist girth >100 cm (40 inches)
     
Sedentary Lifestyle Failure to participate in atleast 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days
     
Total No of CAD Risk Factors      
       
       
       
Your Results Show That You Have Risk Factors - please read the instructions below :-  
       
0-1 Risk Factors   If you are younger than 45 (male) or 55 (female) you are clear to engage in exercise of any level
 
  If you are 45 or older (male) or 55 or older (female) you are clear to engage in moderate exercise (up to 60% intensity)
 
2+ Risk Factors   Check the signs and symptoms of CAD (see below) - if you do not have any of these, you are clear to exercise moderately (40-60%)
 
  If you have any signs or symptoms of CAD (see CAD symptoms list) - you should consult your doctor before engaging in any exercise
 
     
       
To check CAD signs and symptoms: CLICK HERE    


This information is for general purposes only.
You are advised to seek professional medical advice before engaging in any unsupervised exercise program.