MAJOR RISK FACTORS FOR CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
NON-MODIFIABLE
HEREDITY
MALE SEX
FAMILY HISTORY OF PRE-MATURE CAD
AGE >50 YRS
MODIFIABLE
SMOKING
HIGH CHOLESTEROL
DIET/ OBESITY/ SEDENTARY LIFE STYLE/ STRESS
DIABETES, HYPERTENSION
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STOP SMOKING
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AVOID JUNK (HIGH CALORIE) FOOD
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CHECK YOUR CHOLESTROL PERIODICALLY
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A TEST FOR DIABETES AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR AND TREAT EARLY
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CHECK YOUR BP REGULARLY AND START TREATMENT IF HIGH
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LEARN STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES (YOGA, MEDITATION)