Cardiovascular and Pulmonary: Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease: Non-Modifiable Flashcards
1
Q
Gender and Age: Males
A
- Older than 45
2
Q
Gender and Age: Females
A
- Older than 55
3
Q
Family History
A
- Cardiac event in first degree male relative older than 55 years.
- Cardiac event in first degree female relative older than 65 years
4
Q
Family History: Risk Increases with
A
- Younger age of onset
- Number of events
- How close the relative is geanealogically
5
Q
Race
A
- African American
6
Q
Gender
A
- Men greater than pre menopausal women
- After menopause risk is equal
