Friday, February 1, 2008

Screening Parameters of Coronary Artery Disease

  • Body weight assessment
      BMI 22-27
      Waist circumference = 40 inches for men, = 35 inches for women)
  • Dietary history of cholesterol, saturated and total fat, and calories
  • Determine serum cholesterol, (LDL, HDL) triglycerides and C-reactive protein (CRP)
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Depression
  • Use of vitamins/minerals and complementary/alternative therapies

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