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Peace of Mind for Your HeartWorry less about your heart with these 3 steps.
Sometimes, the first signs of heart trouble are chest pain and shortness of breath. Sometimes, the first sign is a life-threatening heart attack or even sudden death. You've heard of people who are seemingly at the peak of life, relatively young and fit, and who are suddenly rushed to an emergency procedure such as heart bypass surgery.

Here's what you can do for peace of mind (and strength of heart):

1. Find out about your heart disease risk.First, take the RealAge Cholesterol Assessment and find out if the amount of cholesterol in your blood may be putting your heart health at risk. Remember, however, that cholesterol levels by themselves may say very little. Next you will need to ask your doctor to determine your risk of having a heart attack in the next 10 years. You and your doctor should consider your age, gender, blood pressure, and health habits and history, as well as results from any recent blood tests. Chances are good that you'll do much better than average.If you do not know your blood pressure or blood test values, find out. You should get to know these values and what they mean.However, if you experience symptoms of heart trouble, or if you are concerned that you may have heart disease, skip the RealAge assessment and see your doctor right away.2. Get the right screening.If you are at elevated risk, consider talking to your doctor about screening options that are appropriate for your pattern of risk factors. These screenings may go beyond simple cholesterol tests.Recent research has given your doctor new tools to determine accurately what, if any, further diagnostic tests or treatments you might need. For example, traditional screening and diagnostic tests are complemented by new blood tests that measure compounds other than cholesterol -- compounds that appear to influence heart disease risk, such as Lp(a) lipoprotein, C-reactive protein, and plasma homocysteine. Find more heart testing information with RealAge Health Search.If the results from the above tests suggest that you may have heart disease, your doctor may suggest that you undergo further testing to determine the extent of the disease.3. Stay informed.If you are at increased risk of heart disease, you'll be doing your health a favor by staying up-to-date on heart health research and screening methods so you can take advantage of the latest science has to offer. Revisit your favorite health news sites often for the latest information.More: It's also important to know these surprising signs of heart trouble . . .