SEHS Option C.2 (SL)

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Which of the following best defines atherosclerosis?

Have a look at this picture before answering the next question. C an you remember what DOG FACES and BP  stand for?

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Outline the factors that influence a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

As ever, don't look at that hint unless you really need to. It's that head scratching that helps you to learn!

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__________ of vascular __________, i.e., the co-existence of two or more __________, has been associated with a __________ risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the general population.

Risk Factor Clusters and Cardiovascular Disease in High-Risk Patients: The UCC-SMART Study
Emily I. Holthuis, MSc,1 Frank L. J. Visseren, MD, PhD,2 Michiel L. Bots, MD, PhD,1 Sanne A. E. Peters, PhD,1,3,4 and on behalf of the UCC-SMART study group

NB. Another way of describing this is "comorbidity of factors"

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SEHS Option C.2 (SL)

Which of the following best defines atherosclerosis?

Outline the factors that influence a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease.As ever, don't look at that hint unless you really need to. It's that head scratching that helps you to learn!

Which of the following best defines atherosclerosis?

Outline the factors that influence a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease.As ever, don't look at that hint unless you really need to. It's that head scratching that helps you to learn!

Outline the factors that influence a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

As ever, don't look at that hint unless you really need to. It's that head scratching that helps you to learn!

Outline the factors that influence a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

As ever, don't look at that hint unless you really need to. It's that head scratching that helps you to learn!