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What type of fat intake do researchers identify as the major risk factor of coronary heart disease?
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Polyunsaturated Fat
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Which STD has recently been implicated as a risk factor for coronary artery disease?
HPV infection
How can heredity be a factor in developing coronary artery disease?
People whose parents have coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, or stroke at an early age are at increased risk. The high rate of severe hypertension among African-Americans puts them at increased risk
What has the author Danielle Bax written?
Danielle Bax has written: 'What is the evidence that homocysteine is an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease?'
What are the risk factors for ischemia?
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.
What are some questions about the cardiovascular system?
1. What is the anatomy of the cardiovascular system? 2. What are the causes of coronary artery disease? 3. Is cigarette smoking a really big risk factor for heart disease?
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.
What conditions are most often treated by endovascular stent surgery?
coronary artery disease; narrowing (stenosis) of the carotid artery in the neck, a risk factor for stroke; and aortic aneurysm
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.
Treatments For Coronary Heart Disease?
Coronary heart disease can be caused by genetics, diabetes, high cholesterol levels, and lifestyle choices. When the coronary arteries become damaged either by hardening or occlusion, it places individuals at risk for heart attack and stroke. When blood flow is impeded because of a blockage, it can cause a clot and subsequent cardiac or neurological event. Although coronary heart disease can cause significant detrimental effects on health, there are a number of effective treatments available to reduce the risk.Lifestyle ChangesSmoking and obesity can contribute to coronary heart disease, and by avoiding smoking and losing weight, people can dramatically reduce their risks of heart attack and stroke. Obesity is also a contributing factor for elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels, also risk factors for coronary heart disease. Not only does smoking contribute to coronary artery disease, it also has the potential to raise blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease in itself. Individuals should discuss smoking cessation techniques and weight management options with their health care providers to learn how they can real their goals.Managing Chronic Medical ConditionsEffectively managing diabetes, blood pressure and blood lipids can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, and may even slow its progression. Consuming a healthy diet, exercising and adhering to the physician's medication treatment plan are important components in the management of all three conditions. In addition, managing these conditions can also reduce the risk of renal insufficiency, which can also worsen heart disease.Surgical InterventionSometimes, non-invasive methods of treating coronary heart disease are ineffective. In these situations, surgical intervention may be recommended. Common surgical interventions include the coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG. In this procedure, the occluded or damaged coronary artery is bypassed by using a healthy vein from another area in the body, commonly the leg. Another surgical procedure used in the treatment of heart disease includes balloon angioplasty. This procedure uses a balloon-tipped catheter, which is advanced through the femoral artery into the blocked coronary vessel. When the balloon reaches the offending area, it is then inflated. The inflation of the balloon presses the arterial debris against the walls of the vessel, providing a larger opening and restoring optimal blood flow.
Which type of limiting factor includes disease and parasites?
Wich type of limiting factor are disease and parasites
Cardiovascular disease can be attributed to this uncontrollable risk factor?
Cardiovascular disease can be attributed to this uncontrollable risk factor:
How is age a risk factor for disease?
Age is a risk factor for disease because as you get older, your important organs get weaker, and if they're weak then it is easier for disease to attack you.
