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bclement10

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Cardiovascular disease risk increase in women after age:
 
  A. 30
  B. 40
  C. 45
  D. 55

Question 2

Which of the following is the most important question to ask during cardiovascular health history?
 
  A. Number of offspring
  B. Last physical examination
  C. Sudden death of a family member
  D. Use of caffeine


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Kimmy

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
In men, cardiovascular risk increases after age 45; however, in women, the risk of cardiovascular disease increased after age 55. Estrogen is cardioprotective and so women are at highest risk for cardiovascular disease after menopause. The average age of natural menopause for women is age

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The sudden death of a family member is an important question to ask in the health history because it reveals the cardiovascular disease risk of the patient. Sudden death is usually due to an acute cardiovascular event, such as myocardial infarction, cardiac dysrhythmia, or stroke.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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