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sheilaspns

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Go to http://cvdrisk.nhlbi.nih.gov/. Using this online calculator, determine Mrs. Moore's risk of CVD based on her lipid profile. Are there other factors that contribute to her CVD risk?
 
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What factors place an individual at risk for stroke?
 
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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

 13 and 6 risks to have a heart attack in the next 10 years according to the 6/25 and 3/15 lab results, respectively.
 Other factors:
- African-American descent
- Low physical activity
- Overweight
- Apo A, Apo B, and LDL cholesterol levels

Answer to Question 2

 Non-modifiable:
Gender  female
Ethnicity  African-American; Hispanic
Age (risk doubles each decade after 55)
Genetics
 Modifiable:
Hypertension (highest contribution)
Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes mellitus
Dyslipidemia
Asymptomatic carotid stenosis
Cigarette smoking (second highest contribution)
Alcohol use
Illicit drug use
Dietary intake (third highest contribution)
Use of oral contraceptives
High BMI
Low Physical activity


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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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