Acquired
Risk Factors - 1
Risk doubles every 10 years after
age of 50
Long periods of inactivity
Age:
Fatty foods, folate, B6 and B12 deficiencies
Decreased HDL-C and increased LDL-C
Immobilization:
Long periods of riding in
car without moving around
Long flights – need to
move about the cabin
Diet:
Lipids:
Hormones:
Estrogen in pregnancy and oral
contraceptives
4x during pregnancy 14x
post-partum
4-6x for contraceptives
