Epidemiology Flashcards
1
Q
Leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the us
A
Cardiovascular disease
2
Q
Chronic inflammatory response of the arterial wall
A
Atherosclerosis
3
Q
Nonmodifiable risk factors of cad
A
Age > 55
Male
Fhx
PMHx cad, pvd, cva
4
Q
Female statistics for cardiac rehab
A
Women are referred less to cardiac rehab
5
Q
5 modifiable risk factors of cad
A
Htn, smoking, hld, obesity, dm
