Which of the following is not a major risk factor for heart disease?smokinggenderheightweight

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with Obesity? A. Cancer B. Insulin sensitivity C. Depression D. Atherosclerosis

Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease?Being overweightLow cholesterol levelsBeing underweightRegular exercise2In coronary heart disease:The arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle become narrowThe heart beats too slowlyThe heart valves do not work properlyThe heart beats too quickly3Which of the following is a risk associated with fitting a stent?Requires general anaesthetic Blood lossRejectionThrombosis/blood clot4Statins may be prescribed to anyone at risk of cardiovascular disease. They work by:Suppressing the immune systemIncreasing the production of cholesterol by the liverBreaking down cholesterolReducing the production of cholesterol by the liver5Doctors can operate and replace faulty heart valves. What is a disadvantage of using a mechanical rather than a biological valve? More likely to be rejected Requires anti-coagulation medicationDoes not last as longRequires a close tissue match6In heart transplant operations, what is an advantage of using a natural donor heart rather than an artificial heart?Does not require life-long medicationGood availabilityLess likely to be rejected Longer lasting

What are the main risk factors associated with heart disease?

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor?Question 9Answera.Ageb.Geneticsc.Socioeconomic statusd.Smoking

Which of the following is considered a major risk factor for CVD that can be changed:smokinggeneticsagegender