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Risk Factors for Heart Disease
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Heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, is the leading cause of death in the United States, where more than 600 000 people die of heart diseases each year. The most common form of heart disease is coronary heart disease (CHD). This primarily involves blockages in one or more of the arteries that supply oxygen to the heart. Depending on their severity and location, these blockages may lead to a myocardial infarction (heart attack). Many factors contribute to the development of heart disease. Some are risk factors that can be treated with medical intervention. Several of the risk factors for heart disease can be prevented by lifestyle changes.
The May 27, 2009, issue of JAMA includes an article about cardiovascular disease risk factors among National Football League players.
RISK FACTORS
- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- A high level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL; bad cholesterol) especially when associated with a low level of high-density . . . [Full Text of this Article]
Carolyn J. Hildreth, MD, Writer;
Alison E. Burke, MA, Illustrator;
Richard M. Glass, MD, Editor
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