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Understanding Your Cardiovascular Risk and Treatment Options

A Comprehensive Guide to Heart Disease Prevention and Management

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Last updated: Mar 24, 2025

Risk Assessment Components

1. Major Risk Factors

  • Age and Gender
  • Blood Pressure Readings
  • Cholesterol Levels
    • Total cholesterol
    • LDL ("bad") cholesterol
    • HDL ("good") cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
  • Smoking Status
  • Family History
  • Diabetes Status

Treatment Approaches

1. Lifestyle Modifications

  • Diet Changes
    • Mediterranean diet
    • Reduced sodium intake
    • Limited saturated fats
  • Physical Activity
    • 150 minutes moderate exercise weekly
    • Strength training
  • Stress Management
  • Smoking Cessation

2. Medication Options

  • Statins
  • Blood Pressure Medications
    • ACE inhibitors
    • Beta blockers
    • Calcium channel blockers
  • Antiplatelet Therapy
  • Diabetes Medications

3. Monitoring and Follow-up

  • Regular blood pressure checks
  • Annual lipid panels
  • Stress tests when indicated
  • Regular physician consultations

Risk Reduction Goals

  • Blood pressure < 130/80 mmHg
  • LDL cholesterol appropriate to risk level
  • HbA1c < 7% for diabetics
  • BMI 18.5-24.9
  • Waist circumference targets

When to Seek Emergency Care

  • Chest pain or pressure
  • Shortness of breath
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Sudden weakness or dizziness

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