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Which of the following was NOT identified as a modifiable risk factor for coronary artery disease in the INTERHEART study?
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?
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?
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?
Which risk factor was found to have a weaker association with acute myocardial infarction in the INTERHEART study?
In the INTERHEART study, which risk factors were significantly associated with acute myocardial infarction?
In the INTERHEART study, which risk factors were significantly associated with acute myocardial infarction?
Which factor was identified as an independent risk factor of MI?
Which factor was identified as an independent risk factor of MI?
What are the potential treatments for elevated plasma homocysteine?
What are the potential treatments for elevated plasma homocysteine?
Which factor is a non-modifiable risk factor for myocardial infarction?
Which factor is a non-modifiable risk factor for myocardial infarction?
What is the most common cause of death and disability worldwide?
What is the most common cause of death and disability worldwide?
What is the estimated overall prevalence of MI in US adults older than 20 years of age?
What is the estimated overall prevalence of MI in US adults older than 20 years of age?
What is the first-line diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?
What is the first-line diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?
What change in ST-segment elevation is usually seen in reperfusion during acute MI?
What change in ST-segment elevation is usually seen in reperfusion during acute MI?
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