Table 6-1 CVD

Question 1

Age

Answer 1

Men > 45

Women > 55

Question 2

Family History

Answer 2

Before 55 (male relative) and Before (65 female relative)…Myocardial infarction, coronary revascularization, sudden death

Question 3

Cigarette Smoking

Answer 3

Current cigarette smoker or those who quit within the previous six months, or expose to secondhand smoke

Question 4

Sedentary Lifestyle

Answer 4

moderate intensity - 3 days/week

30 mins/day

Question 5

Obesity

Answer 5

BMI > 30 kg/m
Waist > 40in (102cm) Men
Waist > 35in (88cm) Women

Question 6

Hypertension

Answer 6

Systolic Blood Pressure > 140 mmHg

Diastolic Blood Pressure > 90 mmHg

Question 7

Dyslipidemia

Answer 7

LDL Cholestoral > 130 mg/dL

HDL Cholestoral < 40 mg/DL

Question 8

Prediabetes

Answer 8

Fasting plasma glucose > 100mg/dL but < 125 mg/dL

Question 9

Positive Risk Factors for CVD (8)

Answer 9

1) Age
2) Family History
3) Cigarette Smoking
4) Sedentary Lifestyle
5) Obesity
6) Hypertension
7) Dyslipidemia
8) Prediabetes