Risk Factors

Age: Women ≥ 55 yrs, Men ≥ 45 yrs
Diabetes: Fasting glucose ≥ 126 mg/d
High LDL-cholesterol: ≥ 160 mg/dl (cut-off depends on the presence of other risk factors)
Low HDL-cholesterol: < 40 mg/dl*
* < 50 mg/dl may be more appropriate cut-point for women
Optimal is ≥ 60 mg/dl (considered a "Negative Risk Factor")
High Blood Pressure: 140/90 mm Hg
Obesity: Body Mass Index ≥ 30
Sedentary Lifestyle
Cigarette Smoking
Family History of premature CHD:
- First degree male relative (father, brother, son) < 55 yrs
- First degree female relative (mother, sister, daughter) < 65 yrs