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Blood Pressure & Heart Health Tracking

In Aldrick™, your recorded blood pressure, cholesterol, fitness information and relevant history are brought together. You can monitor changes in that information and prepare questions for your clinician. The goal is a clearer view of heart health for men over 40.

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What this area covers

Key topics in cardiovascular health

The subjects discussed include blood pressure after 40, cholesterol, fitness, and screening. For more details and references, see the guides below.

Blood pressure

Cholesterol and lipids

Heart disease risk

Cardiovascular fitness

Lifestyle factors

Screening and monitoring

How Aldrick™ uses this

Cardiovascular Health in your Aldrick Score

The responses you give, your recorded measurements, along with your health history, contribute to the cardiovascular portion of your Aldrick Score. Aldrick™ then utilizes this data to provide an overview of your health and identify which actions to work on first. Update your information to see how it changes over time.

Tracked over time

Keep track of relevant answers and measurements as time goes on. Look back at your records to observe any changes in your data.

Prioritized actions

Based on your answers and measurements, begin to complete the actions and mark them off as they are completed.

Confidence you can see

The confidence level indicates how complete the information is. If there are missing details, Aldrick™ will let you know what additional information would help fill the gaps.

This page is educational. It does not diagnose conditions or replace evaluation by a qualified clinician.

The Aldrick Score is not a clinical cardiovascular risk calculation.

Guides

Read our cardiovascular health guides

What goes into cardiovascular risk assessment for men? These guides provide practical information on topics such as blood pressure, cholesterol and related questions. They outline the factors that clinicians take into account and the limitations of tests, with references for further reading.

ApoB vs LDL Cholesterol: What Men Over 40 Should Know

What does ApoB measure beyond LDL cholesterol? Read about cholesterol levels for men over 40 and questions to ask your healthcare provider.

Read apob vs ldl cholesterol: what men over 40 should know →

Blood pressure after 40: what the numbers actually mean

Find out what the upper and lower numbers mean, why blood pressure can change as you get older, and what to keep track of.

Read blood pressure after 40: what the numbers actually mean →

Heart Health Tests Men Over 40 May Discuss

Find out the measurements that healthcare providers use to assess cardiovascular risk, what information each test provides, its limitations, and when additional testing may be discussed.

Read heart health tests men over 40 may discuss →

Blood Pressure Readings Explained for Men Over 40

Find out what both numbers in a blood pressure measurement mean, how your technique can affect the measurement, and what clinicians look for across your readings.

Read blood pressure readings explained for men over 40 →

The Hormone Disorder Behind Hard-to-Control Blood Pressure in Men Over 40

Learn what primary aldosteronism is, why low potassium is not always present, and what clinicians investigate when they suspect this condition.

Read the hormone disorder behind hard-to-control blood pressure in men over 40 →

Why Carpal Tunnel in Both Hands Can Be a Heart Clue for Men Over 50

Explore the potential connection between carpal tunnel in both hands and ATTR cardiac amyloidosis, the patterns specialists look for, and what may prompt further evaluation.

Read why carpal tunnel in both hands can be a heart clue for men over 50 →

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Begin by taking a free health assessment. Answer questions regarding your health and habits to get your preliminary Aldrick Score™ and identify areas that need more attention.

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