Chapter 207: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide; prevention is targeted at modifiable risk factors (Table 207-1). Identification and control of these attributes reduce cardiovascular event rates.
Modifiable Risk Factors Cigarette smoking Dyslipidemias (↑LDL or ↓HDL) Hypertension Diabetes mellitus Obesity Sedentary lifestyle |
Unmodifiable Risk Factors Premature coronary heart disease in first-degree relatives (age <55 in men, <65 in women) Age (men ≥45 years; women ≥55 years) Male sex |
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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide; prevention is targeted at modifiable risk factors (Table 207-1). Identification and control of these attributes reduce cardiovascular event rates.
Modifiable Risk Factors Cigarette smoking Dyslipidemias (↑LDL or ↓HDL) Hypertension Diabetes mellitus Obesity Sedentary lifestyle |
Unmodifiable Risk Factors Premature coronary heart disease in first-degree relatives (age <55 in men, <65 in women) Age (men ≥45 years; women ≥55 years) Male sex |
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