CVD Risk Factors

Question 1

high LDL value

Answer 1

160 mg/dL or more

Question 2

what HDL values become a risk factor for men and women

Answer 2

lower HDLs = greater risk factor

men = <40 mg/dL
women = <50 mg/dL

Question 3

optimal level of LDL cholesterol value

Answer 3

<100 mg/dL

Question 4

protective HDL level

Answer 4

> 60 mg/dL

Question 5

modifiable risk factors for CVD

Answer 5

smoking
physical inactivity
obesity
DM 2
diet
alcohol consumption
psychosocial factors
sleep disorders

Question 6

explain BMI levels for overweight and obesity

Answer 6

overweight = 25-29.9 kg/m²
obesity = > 30 kg/m²

Question 7

waist circumference and risk level

Answer 7

men = >40 inches
women = 35 inches

increased risk

Question 8

what fasting glucose level and HbA1c level indicated DM2

Answer 8

glucose = 126 mg/dL or more
HbA1c = 6.5% or more

Question 9

alcohol consumption related to CVD risk

Answer 9

men = >2 drinks a day
women = >1 drink a day

Question 10

non-modifiable risk factors for CVD

Answer 10

age
sex
family hx
ethnicity/race
genetic factors
congenital conditions

Question 11

considering age, what qualifications increase CVD likelihood

Answer 11

> 45 years old in men
55 years old in women

Question 12

considering family history, what increases CVD likelihood

Answer 12

male first-degree relative <55 years
female first-degree relative <65 years

having CVD