12 Questions
Which of the following was NOT identified as a modifiable risk factor for coronary artery disease in the INTERHEART study?
Alcohol consumption
Which risk factor showed the strongest association with acute myocardial infarction?
Abnormal apolipoprotein ratio
What is considered a waist/hip ratio indicative of abdominal obesity according to the INTERHEART study for females?
Greater than 0.85
Which risk factor was found to have a weaker association with acute myocardial infarction in the INTERHEART study?
Alcohol consumption
In the INTERHEART study, which risk factors were significantly associated with acute myocardial infarction?
Smoking and abnormal apolipoprotein ratio
Which factor was identified as an independent risk factor of MI?
Plasma homocysteine level
What are the potential treatments for elevated plasma homocysteine?
Folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12
Which factor is a non-modifiable risk factor for myocardial infarction?
Advanced age
What is the most common cause of death and disability worldwide?
Coronary artery disease
What is the estimated overall prevalence of MI in US adults older than 20 years of age?
3.0%
What is the first-line diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?
Resting 12 lead ECG
What change in ST-segment elevation is usually seen in reperfusion during acute MI?
$5$ mm in men younger than $40$ years
Test your knowledge on modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease identified in the INTERHEART study, such as abnormal lipid profile, abdominal obesity, and psychosocial factors. Learn about the factors associated with myocardial infarction.
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