Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
If you are between the ages of 65 and 75 and have ever been a smoker, talk to your doctor or nurse about being screened for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). AAA is a bulging in your abdominal aorta, the largest artery in your body. An AAA may burst, which can cause dangerous bleeding and death.

Colorectal Cancer.
Have a screening test for colorectal cancer starting at age 50. If you have a family history of colorectal cancer, you may need to be screened earlier. Several different tests can detect this cancer. Your doctor can help you decide which is best for you.

Depression.
Your emotional health is as important as your physical health. Talk to your doctor or nurse about being screened for depression especially if during the last 2 weeks:

• You have felt down, sad, or hopeless.
• You have felt little interest or pleasure in doing things.

 
Diabetes.
Get screened for diabetes if your blood pressure is higher than 135/80 or if you take medication for high blood pressure.
Diabetes (high blood sugar) can cause problems with your heart, brain, eyes, feet, kidneys, nerves, and other body parts.

 

High Blood Pressure.
Starting at age 18, have your blood pressure checked at least every 2 years. High blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. High blood ressure can cause strokes, heart attacks, kidney and eye problems, and heart failure.

High Cholesterol.

If you are 35 or older, have your cholesterol Checked. Have your cholesterol checked starting at age 20 if:

• You use tobacco.
• You are obese.
• You have diabetes or high blood pressure.
• You have a personal history of heart disease or blocked arteries.
• A man in your family had a heart attack before age 50 or a woman, before age 60.

 
Overweight and Obesity.
The best way to learn if you are overweight or obese is to find
your body mass index (BMI). You can find your BMI by entering your height and weight into a BMI calculator, such as the one available
at: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/.
A BMI between 18.5 and 25 indicates a normal weight. Persons with a BMI of 30 or higher may be obese. If you are obese, talk to
your doctor or nurse about seeking intensive counseling and getting help with changing your behaviors to lose weight. Overweight and
obesity can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
 
HIV.
Talk with your health care team about HIV screening if any of these apply to you:

• You have had unprotected sex with multiple partners.
• You use or have used injection drugs.
• You have or had a sex partner who is HIVinfected or injects drugs.
• You are being treated for a sexually transmitted disease.
• You had a blood transfusion between 1978 and 1985.
• You have any other concerns.

 

Syphilis.
Ask your doctor or nurse whether you should be screened for syphilis.