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Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors Quiz

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Which of the following was NOT identified as a modifiable risk factor for coronary artery disease in the INTERHEART study?

Abnormal lipid profile

Consumption of fruits and vegetables

Lack of physical activity

Alcohol consumption (correct)

Which risk factor showed the strongest association with acute myocardial infarction?

Psychosocial factors like depression

Alcohol consumption

Abnormal apolipoprotein ratio (correct)

Lack of daily consumption of fruits or vegetables

What is considered a waist/hip ratio indicative of abdominal obesity according to the INTERHEART study for females?

Less than 0.85

0.85 exactly

0.90 or higher

Greater than 0.85 (correct)

Which risk factor was found to have a weaker association with acute myocardial infarction in the INTERHEART study?

Alcohol consumption Signup and view all the answers

In the INTERHEART study, which risk factors were significantly associated with acute myocardial infarction?

Smoking and abnormal apolipoprotein ratio Signup and view all the answers

Which factor was identified as an independent risk factor of MI?

Plasma homocysteine level Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential treatments for elevated plasma homocysteine?

Folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is a non-modifiable risk factor for myocardial infarction?

Advanced age Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of death and disability worldwide?

Coronary artery disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated overall prevalence of MI in US adults older than 20 years of age?

3.0% Signup and view all the answers

What is the first-line diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?

Resting 12 lead ECG Signup and view all the answers

What change in ST-segment elevation is usually seen in reperfusion during acute MI?

$5$ mm in men younger than $40$ years Signup and view all the answers