Check your blood pressure regularly
Check your resting heart rate
Monitor your cholesterol levels
Check your blood sugar levels
Track your weight and waist size
Assess your exercise tolerance
Watch for chest pain or pressure
Watch for shortness of breath
Watch for palpitations or irregular heartbeat
Watch for swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet
Get an ECG if recommended by a doctor
Get a stress test if recommended by a doctor
Get an echocardiogram if recommended by a doctor
Get a coronary calcium scan if recommended by a doctor
Review your family history of heart disease
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Maintain a healthy diet and activity level
Have regular checkups with a healthcare professional