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Juan R. Amell, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Dr. Amell earned his M.D. Cum Laude from the Universidad Nacional Pedro H. Urena in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Amilcar Avendano, M.D.,F.A.C.C.
Dr. Avendano earned his M.D. from the Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Guatemala City, Guatemala, Central America.
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Gustavo A. Grieco, M.D.,F.A.C.C.
Dr. Grieco earned his M.D. at Central University of Venezuela.
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Metram J. Rao, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Dr. Rao is a graduate of Kakatiya Medical College, Osmania University, India.
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Vinay R. Julapalli, M.D.
Dr. Julapalli earned his M.D. from the University of Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions Answers
Question:
I hear a lot about risk factors for heart disease. I am a 35 year old male in good health. Should I be concerned at my age?
Answer:
Risk factors are conditions that initiate, or exacerbate, the atherosclerotic plaque accumulation in the coronary arteries. The American Heart Association currently recognizes the following as risk factors for Coronary Artery Disease:
MAJOR Risk Factors
* Cigarette / Tobacco Smoke
* High Blood Cholesterol
* High Blood Pressure
* Physical Inactivity
* Heredity
CONTRIBUTING Risk Factors
* Diabetes
* Obesity
* Stress
* Alcohol
* High Triglycerides
