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Men who are 45 years of age and older and women who are 55 years of age and older are considered to be at risk. Risk also increases with age.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe risk of developing coronary artery disease is seriously increased for diabetics.
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∙ 13y agoLack of exercise increases the risk of coronary artery disease.
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∙ 13y agoExcess weight increases the strain on the heart and increases the risk of developing coronary artery disease. Obesity increases blood pressure and blood cholesterol, and can lead to Diabetes.
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∙ 13y agoSmoking increases both the chance of developing coronary artery disease and the chance of dying from it. Secondhand smoke also may increase risk.
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∙ 13y agoThe risk factors for myocardial ischemia are the same as those for coronary artery disease. For TIA, coronary artery disease is also a risk factor.
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Can stress cause ischemia?
Ischemia almost always is caused by blockage of an artery, usually due to atherosclerotic plaque.
How is high homeocysteine levels a risk factor for ischemia?
Homeocysteine also is involved in plaque formation.
How do you use ischemia in a sentence?
ischemia is a result of hypoxia. hypoxia means low oxygen in the heart.
How do you describe symptomatic ischemia?
Symptomatic ischemia is characterized by chest pain called angina pectoris.
What are the causes of silent ischemia?
Silent ischemia usually is caused by emotional or mental stress or by exertion, but there are no symptoms.
Can stress cause ischemia?
Ischemia almost always is caused by blockage of an artery, usually due to atherosclerotic plaque.
How is high cholesterol levels a risk factor for ischemia?
Risk of developing coronary artery disease increases as blood cholesterol levels increase. When combined with other factors, the risk is even greater.
How is high homeocysteine levels a risk factor for ischemia?
Homeocysteine also is involved in plaque formation.
What is the prevalence of myocardial ischemia in the US?
According to the American Heart Association, up to four million Americans may have silent ischemia and be at high risk of having a heart attack with no warning.
How is stress and anger risk factors for ischemia?
Stress increases the heart rate and blood pressure and can injure the lining of the arteries. Angina attacks often occur after outbursts of anger, as do many heart attacks and strokes.
How is heredity a risk factor for ischemia?
People whose parents have coronary artery disease are more likely to develop it. African-Americans also are at higher risk.
How is high fibrinogen levels a risk factor for ischemia?
Fibrinogens are the proteins involved in blood clotting and plaque formation.
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Risk factors for getting the disease or risk factors if you already have the disease?
What is independent and dependent risk factors of the disease?
Statistically: Dependent risk factors require other risk factors to reach statistical significance Independent risk factors are still statistically significant when adjusted for known risk factors
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The following are risk factors for COPD:
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