cardiovascular 3: risk Flashcards
1
Q
when does atherosclerosis begin
A
childhood
2
Q
what are the main prevention methods
A
lifestyle changes, monitoring of blood, pharmaceuticals
3
Q
which lifestyle factors affect cvd
A
smoking
blood pressire
obesity
4
Q
what was the result of the Mediterranean diet
A
50-70% lower risk
5
Q
what are statins
A
chemicals that lower ldl targets enzyme responsible for cholesterol synthesis
can inhibit ldl oxidation, reduce foam cell count
6
Q
what is a novel approach to treatment of cardiovascular disease
A
sythetic or natural hdl
gene therapy
antioxidants
