How to reduce the risk of coronary artery disease
- 1 March 1992
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Postgraduate Medicine
- Vol. 91 (4) , 147-160
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1992.11701250
Abstract
Preview Studies have proven beyond doubt that certain behaviors (smoking, inactivity) and conditions (hypertension, diabetes, obesity, hyperiipidemia) increase the risk of coronary artery disease. In many cases, the risk can be reduced dramatically with nonpharmacologic methods, but if needed, effective medications are available. First, however, patients at risk must be identified and educated about the importance of adopting a healthy life-style. The authors address all of these issues.Keywords
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