Overview
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dressler's syndrome
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Ashd (atherosclerotic heart disease) Risk Factors
Coronary artery disease is unusual in men under 35 years old, and in women under 40 years old.
Conditions that increase the risk of coronary artery disease include:
- Chlamydia infection
- Creased ear lobe
- Depression
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Kidney failure
- Lupus
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Previous heart attack
- Psoriasis:
- Severe, requiring daily treatment with corticosteroids
- Severe anemia
- Sleep apnea
- Stroke
- TIA
Lifestyle choices that increase the risk of coronary artery disease include:
- Smoking
- High fat diet
- Obesity
- Lack of exercise
- Stress
- Poor oral hygiene
- Cocaine Use
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Last Updated: Dec 8, 2010 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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PubMed Ashd (atherosclerotic heart disease) References
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