To prevent the onset of a disease, it is necessary to understand the processes by which the disease starts, the risk factors for that the disease, and the steps that can be taken to slow down or reverse the disease processes.
With respect to cardiovascular diseases, we know many of the underlying factors; we have the ability to modify them; and we know that any modification will slow down or reverse the process.
MyHeartRisk is your partner in decreasing your heart risk with the aim of heart disease prevention.
When you perform your personal heart risk assessment this will provide you with the knowledge you need to work for yourself and with your health care provider to strive towards heart disease prevention.
Using your family tree, risk charts and personal report you and your health care provider can discuss the levels of change that would be required to produce desired changes in your overall risk.
You will be able to continue to monitor and reassess your health risks over time by using the progress charts.
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