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| | More risk factors equals higher incidence of heart disease and stroke, and more frequent recurrences. Some risk factors are multiplicative while some are additive.  Non-modifiable risk factors:
Age Family history of premature heart disease and stroke
Patient-modifiable risk factors: Smoking Lack of exercise Obesity High saturated fat, high cholesterol diet
Physician-modifiable risk factor: High LDL particle number High LDL cholesterol Low HDL cholesterol High triglycerides High non-HDL cholesterol High hs-CRP High blood pressure High homocysteine Diabetes Low hydroxy vitamin D
NJ Women's Heart Center considers traditional and emerging risk factors in our risk assessment. A comprehensive preventive program with specific target goals is customized specifically for each patient. Our ACCEPT clinical management system tracks both progress and clinical outcomes. | |
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