Nikolas
Created page with "* Leading cause of death in US and the world * Higher risk in men than women * Rising tendency in developing countries * Accounts for nearly 30% of all disability cases * Especially affects middle aged population * Proposed theories ** Lipid theory *** Decreasing blood cholesterol decreases IHD *** Oxidized LDL enters vessel wall ** Blood coagulation theory *** Increased coagulation tendency *** Evidence: **** Increased plasma fibrinogen **** Increased thromboxane A2/pro..."
