A 43-year-old member asked:
How can i reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?
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Dr. Shadi Abu Halimahanswered
Vascular Surgery 23 years experience
Avoid risk factors: Treat risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol , stop smoking , lose weight with obesity, avoid severe stress and avoid some drug abuse like Cocaine and amphetamine.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
How do you reduce cardiovascular disease?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 46 years experience
Be healthy: Don't smoke, stay trim, exercise regularly. Eat a vegetarian or mediterranean diet. Check your cholesterol and blood pressure. And....Choose your parents wisely!
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A 37-year-old member asked:
How can you lower your risk of cardiovascular disease?
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Dr. Phillip Fristanswered
Dentistry 48 years experience
PREVENTION: Diet and exercise. Watch your diet. Vegetarian being ideal, abstain from tobacco and alcohol. Get your vitamins from the grocery store in the form of fresh fruits, grains and vegetables. Stay away from the fatty foods and artificial sweetners, probably stay from artificial period. Try for at least 20 minutes of exercise out in the fresh air and sunshine if possible.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Which things increase your risk of cardiovascular disease?
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Dr. Shoaib Shafiqueanswered
Vascular Surgery 36 years experience
Smoking: High cholesterol, diabetes and unhealthy diet are the typical causes.
Have your cholesterol and lipids checked if you are concerned.
Certainly family history of cardiovascular disease is another risk factor.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What are the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease?
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Dr. John Szawalukanswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
See below: High blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol , family history and age >45 in men, >55 in women.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
If you smoke heavily, are you at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease?
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Dr. Bradley Thomasanswered
Vascular 21 years experience
Yes: Yes! this question needs only that response. The over whelming information available has supported this fact for decades. Stop smoking!
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