Is High Cholesterol Considered Heart Trouble When Completing A Life Insurance Application? 
On that family history question , when they ask if there was heart trouble prior to age 60 , they are asking about more serious issues such as coronary bypass , stent -LRB- s -RRB- , defibrillator , pacemaker , etc. . Having a parent or close relative who is taking blood pressure medication or cholesterol medication prior to age 60 should not affect you preferred eligibility . 