by Dr. Richard Becker – Risk factors are health related issues that affect our chances of developing a future medical condition. In the case of the heart, there are several major risk factors, some of which can be modified by intervention, to reduce the risk of future disease, and others that cannot be changed. For example, having a first degree relative, such as a mother, father, or sibling with coronary artery disease (CAD), increases your own risk for developing similar […]
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