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World J Cardiol. Dec 31, 2009; 1(1): 26-30
Published online Dec 31, 2009. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v1.i1.26
Published online Dec 31, 2009. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v1.i1.26
Table 1 Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in men and women
| Risk factor | Men | Women |
| Total cholesterol | +++ | +++ |
| LDL | +++ | +++ |
| HDL | ++ | +++ |
| Triglycerides | + | ++ |
| Apo A-I | +++ | +++ |
| Apo B | +++ | +++ |
| Apo (a) | ++ | +(+) |
| Smoking | ++ | ++(+) |
| Diabetes | ++ | +++ |
| Body mass index | ++ | ++ |
| WHR | +++ | +++ |
| Hypertension | ++ | ++ |
| Family history | ++ | ++(+) |
| Hormones | +++ | |
| Homocysteine | + | + |
| Fibrinogen | ++ | ++ |
| Inflammation (PCR) | + | ++ |
| Psychosocial factors | + | + |
- Citation: Vassalle C, Mercuri A, Maffei S. Oxidative status and cardiovascular risk in women: Keeping pink at heart. World J Cardiol 2009; 1(1): 26-30
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v1/i1/26.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v1.i1.26