Risk Factors in Coronary Artery Disease

1. Non-modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease are:
Age, gender, family history
Cigarette smoking, obesity, hypertension
LDL subparticles, Lp(a), homocysteine

2. Low levels of __________ are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
LDL cholesterol
HDL cholesterol
Triglycerides
Homocysteine

3. Angina pectoris or chest pain is cardinal symptom of __________:
Cerebrovascular disease (CVD)
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
Prostate cancer
Appendicitis

4. LDL subparticles of pattern B are associated with other risk factors of CAD such as:
LDL cholesterol levels
Decreased levels of triglycerides and increased levels of HDL
Male gender, increased levels of triglycerides and decreased levels of HDL cholesterol

5. Coronary artery disease risk is inversely related to LDL particle size. Therefore the presence of __________ is associated with increased CAD risk.
Small dense LDL subparticles of pattern B
Large buoyant LDL subparticles of pattern A

6. What are some ways of reducing CAD risk?
Surgery
Low fat diet, exercise, relaxation therapy and medication
Sedentary lifestyle and high fat diet