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Even though chronic coronary disease mortality rates have declined since 1970 it is still the leading cause of death in many western countries and in an increasing number of non western countries. <Cite>REFNAME1</Cite> | Even though chronic coronary disease mortality rates have declined since 1970 it is still the leading cause of death in many western countries and in an increasing number of non western countries. <Cite>REFNAME1</Cite> | ||
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But because survivors of a myocardial infarction still face a substantial risk of further cardiovascular events recognizing and reducing of risk factors is very important. | But because survivors of a myocardial infarction still face a substantial risk of further cardiovascular events recognizing and reducing of risk factors is very important. | ||
== Risk Factors == | |||
The following risk factors for chronic coronary disease are modifiable and should be tackled. <Cite>REFNAME4</Cite> | The following risk factors for chronic coronary disease are modifiable and should be tackled. <Cite>REFNAME4</Cite> | ||
=== Cigarette Smoking === | === Cigarette Smoking === | ||
Cigarette smoking damages the endothelium of the blood vessels potentially facilitating cholesterol adherence. Smoking is a reversible and therefore a leading preventable cause of coronary disease. All patients who smoke should be counselled to give up smoking. Nicotine replacement therapy and behavioural therapy can assist . [ OR 2.87 for current vs never, PAR 35.7% for current and former vs never.] | Cigarette smoking damages the endothelium of the blood vessels potentially facilitating cholesterol adherence. Smoking is a reversible and therefore a leading preventable cause of coronary disease. All patients who smoke should be counselled to give up smoking. Nicotine replacement therapy and behavioural therapy can assist . [ OR 2.87 for current vs never, PAR 35.7% for current and former vs never.] | ||