Some key risk factors of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) include smoking, diet, high blood pressure, stress, and:Question 1Answera.family historyb.ethnicityc.Type A behavior and hostilityd.all of the above

What are the main risk factors associated with heart disease?

Which of the following controllable risk factors for coronary artery disease [CAD] appears most closely linked to the development of the disease? *1 pointA. AgeB. Medication usageC. High cholesterol levelsD. Gender

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

Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?Multiple ChoiceLow body fatHypertensionNormal blood cholesterol levelsFemale sex

Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease because it ________.Group of answer choicesforces the heart to pump harder, which puts more physical strain on the heartplaces stress on the thyroid system, which inflames the arteriesrestricts a person’s salt intake, which suppresses the immune systemslows the heart rate, which leads to less efficient distribution of oxygen through the body