Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “THICK BLOOD“ to remember about the Risk Factors For Atherosclerosis
Mnemonic : THICK BLOOD
T – Tobacco Use
H – Hypertension
I – Inflammation (Chronic)
C – Cholesterol (High LDL)
K – Kidney Disease (Chronic)
B – Diabetes Mellitus
L – Lipoprotein(a) Elevated
O – Obesity
O – Older Age (Advanced)
D – Diet (Unhealthy)
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