Risk factors of coronary heart disease:
You are at risk of coronary heart disease if you have one of the following:
Old age:
In males, the risk of coronary heart disease increase after 45 years old. Females have a low risk before menopause, which increases after menopause due to the low estrogen level.
Positive family history:
If one of your family has coronary heart disease, you will be at a higher risk.
Unhealthy lifestyle habits:
The following unhealthy habits put you at a higher risk of having coronary heart disease:
- Smoking
- An unhealthy diet with too much fat may lead to high blood LDL, obesity, and plaque formation.
- Stress
- Irregular sleep: you should sleep enough to keep your heart healthy.
Other diseases
Some diseases increase the risk of coronary heart disease, such as:
- Chronic kidney disease
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypertension
- Congenital heart disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease (like ulcerative colitis)
- High LDL blood level
Work environment:
Exposure to radiation, stress, and working for a long time raises the risk of coronary disease.
