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! Figure | ! Figure 13. Nine modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis <br /> | ||
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! align='left' Figure | ! align='left' Figure 14. Recommendations regarding dyslipidemia | ||
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[[File:Figure_14_-_Recommendations_for_physical_activity.png|right|Figure | [[File:Figure_14_-_Recommendations_for_physical_activity.png|right|Figure 15. Recommendations for physical activity]] | ||
INTERHEART study showed that lack of exercise was accountable for 12% of the population-attributable risk of a first MI. Recent evidence shows that physical activity of even moderate degree can protect against coronary heart disease and all-cause mortality .The beneficial effects of physical exercise are decrease of triglyceride levels and blood pressure, elevation of HDL, enhancement of insulin sensitivity and production of NO by the endothelial cells, and weight loss. Although large scale randomized primary prevention trials are lacking, physical activity should be promoted to anyone with risk of developing atherosclerosis.<br /> | INTERHEART study showed that lack of exercise was accountable for 12% of the population-attributable risk of a first MI. Recent evidence shows that physical activity of even moderate degree can protect against coronary heart disease and all-cause mortality .The beneficial effects of physical exercise are decrease of triglyceride levels and blood pressure, elevation of HDL, enhancement of insulin sensitivity and production of NO by the endothelial cells, and weight loss. Although large scale randomized primary prevention trials are lacking, physical activity should be promoted to anyone with risk of developing atherosclerosis.<br /> | ||
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! Figure | ! Figure 16. Lifestyle recommendations for hypertension | ||
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