Risk Factors Associated with Coronary Artery Disease
It is estimated that coronary artery disease affects over 16 million Americans, and while the disease does occur across all races and genders, there are some factors which can make certain individuals more susceptible than others. While some of these will be beyond a patient’s control, there are several which can be influenced to greatly reduce overall risk. Commonly associated risk factors include:
- Smoking
- Age (over 65)
- Family history of cardiovascular disease
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Lack of physical fitness