YOUR PERSONAL HEALTH SUMMARY
Date of Birth
Gender
Primary Care Physician
Report Date
Group
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
3/17/1975
Female
Jane M Smith
07/02/2013
Mercy - Main
Your Increased Risks
Blood pressure category is Hypertension Stage 1
Cholesterol level is Borderline High
HDL level is Increased Risk
LDL level is Borderline High
Triglyceride level is Borderline High
Lack of exercise
Unhealthy body composition
Stress symptoms
Seasonal allergies
Headaches
Reports high blood pressure but not taking
medication
Have not had a pap smear since 3/1/2009
Have not had a mammogram recently
Screening
Blood Pressure
Total Cholesterol
HDL
LDL
Triglycerides
Glucose (Fasting)
PSA
Heel Bone Density
Weight
Height
Screening Results
Result
134/90
231
40
159
161
74.0
N/A
N/A
157
5'3"
Computation
BMI
Body Fat Percentage
Waist Circumference
Body Composition
Result
27.8
N/A
35
Health Conditions
Asthma
Arthritis
Frequent Stress
Felt Depressed
Lost Interest
Seasonal Allergies
Headaches/Migraines
Heartburn
Heart Disease
Diabetes
High Blood Pressure (taking medication)
Screening History
Blood Pressure
Yes
Cholesterol
Yes
Glucose
Yes
Physical Exam
03/01/2013
Mammogram
No
Pap Smear
03/01/2009
Range
Hypertension Stage 1
Borderline High
Increased Risk
Borderline High
Borderline High
Desirable
N/A
N/A
Range
Overweight
N/A
Increased Risk
No
No
Sometimes
No
No
Yes
Frequently
Never
No
No
Yes (No)
Family History
Cancer
N/A
Heart Disease
N/A
High Blood Pressure N/A
Stroke
N/A
Diabetes
N/A
Osteoporosis
N/A
Lifestyle Characteristics
Smoke Cigarettes
No
Use Smokeless Tobacco
No
Exercise
Sometimes
Wears Seatbelt
Frequently
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Confidentially Prepared for: Jane M Smith | July 2, 2013
CHOLESTEROL
Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found in your cells and
bloodstream. Although some cholesterol is necessary to
develop cell membranes, hormones, and serve other bodily
functions, too much cholesterol may lead to heart disease.
There are two types of cholesterol: high-density lipoprotein, or
HDL, and low-density lipoprotein, or LDL. HDL is known as the
"good" cholesterol. It works to remove cholesterol from artery
walls protecting you from heart disease. LDL is known as the
"bad" cholesterol. When too much LDL circulates in the blood,
it can gradually build up in the arteries that deliver blood to the
heart and cause a heart attack. Total blood cholesterol is the
most common measurement of cholesterol levels in the blood.
However, many doctors use the ratio of total cholesterol to
HDL cholesterol instead of the total blood cholesterol
measurement. Triglycerides are a type of blood fat. High levels
of triglycerides are often found in people who have diabetes or
heart disease. Low HDL cholesterol, high LDL cholesterol, or
high triglycerides may increase risk for heart attack and stroke.
Your total cholesterol is 231. However, it is important to
note that LDL cholesterol is a more accurate indication of
heart disease risk. Mrs. Smith, according to your results,
your LDL cholesterol is 159, a reading in the borderline
high range. We recommend that you contact a physician
now to determine if you need to take cholesterol-lowering
medication in addition to making changes in your lifestyle
that will reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke.
Your HDL cholesterol is 40, a level in the increased risk
range. Because HDL is the "good" cholesterol, having low
HDL is a risk factor for heart disease.
Your triglycerides are 161. High triglycerides may
increase risk for heart attack and stroke. Being overweight,
having diabetes, smoking cigarettes, being physically
inactive, and high carbohydrate intake can contribute to
elevated triglycerides.
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Total Cholesterol
Risk Category
Range
High
240 or Greater
Borderline High
200 to 239
Desirable
Less than 200
Previous
Current
231
LDL
Risk Category
Range
High
160 or Greater
Borderline High
100 to 159
Desirable
Less than 100
Previous
Current
159
HDL
Risk Category
Range
Desirable
60 or Greater
Moderate
50 to 59
Increased Risk
Less than 50
Previous
Current
40
Triglycerides
Risk Category
Range
High
200 or Greater
Borderline High
150 to 199
Desirable
Less than 150
Previous
Current
161
STRESS
Stress is a physical and psychological response to
situations you perceive as demanding, threatening,
unpleasant, or otherwise challenging. Even happy
occasions, such as a wedding or the birth of a child, can
be stressful. Stress is a normal, necessary, and even useful
part of life. However, an abundance of negative stress in
your life can contribute to health problems including heart
disease, weakened immune system, gastrointestinal
problems, weight gain, headaches, insomnia, and
concentration and memory problems. Mrs. Smith, you
indicated that you experience stress. It is important that
you eliminate any unnecessary negative stress and learn to
effectively manage the negative stress that cannot be
eliminated.
Symptoms that you think might be caused by stress may
actually be warning signs of a more serious problem. For
example, feelings of stress may overlap with depression or a
group of medical disorders referred to as anxiety disorders. In
addition, some of the physical symptoms of stress, such as
headaches, upset stomach, or feeling on edge, may be caused
by problems with your thyroid, gastrointestinal tract,
neurological system, or other medical conditions. Talk to a
medical professional about whether or not to seek help from a
mental health professional for stress.
It is particularly important that you and your physician consider
professional help for your stress if you constantly feel anxious,
you experience intense periods of panic or anxiety, you have
experienced a traumatic event, you are experiencing potentially
stress-related health problems, or if stress is interfering with
your work or the way you interact with others.
Managing stress is particularly important for people with
particular conditions.
You have high blood pressure. Stress may
aggravate high blood pressure in some people. In
addition, periods of high stress often prompt
individuals to stress-eat leading to weight gain and
obesity, which often do contribute to high blood
pressure.
Research indicates that stress may play a role in
migraine headaches. Because you suffer from
headaches or migraines, it could be especially
beneficial for you to reduce or eliminate the stress in
your daily life.
Symptoms of Stress
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
Upset stomach or indigestion
Muscle tension
Changes in appetite
Headache
Fatigue
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
Snapping at people
Procrastinating
Overeating or skipping meals
Escape strategies (excessive TV or internet surfing)
Turning to alcohol or cigarettes
MENTAL SYMPTOMS
Feeling irritated or angry
Worrying or feeling nervous
Feeling sad or overwhelmed
Feeling "wiped-out"
Feeling isolated or alone
It is important to note that these symptoms can be
caused by problems other than stress. Remember that
not all symptoms of stress are "negative"; while one
individual may feel overwhelmed by stress, another
may feel energized by it.
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