Risk Factors and Coronary Heart Disease

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Risk Factors and Coronary Heart Disease

americanheart.org

Extensive clinical and statistical studies have identified several factors that increase the risk of coronary heart disease and heart attack. Major and contributing risk factors are described here.

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack, Thrombotic Event, Disease and Condition, American Heart Association

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