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Risk factors
By Mayo Clinic staffThe risk factors for acute coronary syndrome are similar to those for other types of heart disease. Acute coronary syndrome risk factors include:
- Older age (over 45 for men and over 55 for women)
- High blood pressure
- High blood cholesterol
- Cigarette smoking
- Lack of physical activity
- Type 2 diabetes
- Family history of chest pain, heart disease or stroke
References
- Acute coronary syndrome. American Heart Association. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3010002. Accessed Feb. 7, 2008.
- Achar SA, et al. Diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome. American Family Physician. 2005;72(1):119-126.
- Acute coronary syndromes: A national clinical guideline. National Guideline Clearinghouse. http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=10585. Accessed Nov. 7, 2007.
- Rackley CE, et al. The role of plaque ruptures in acute coronary syndromes. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Jan. 18, 2008.
- Ryan TJ, et al. Management of suspected acute coronary syndrome in the emergency department. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Jan. 18, 2008.
- Rosenson RS. Cholesterol lowering after an acute coronary syndrome. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Jan. 18, 2008.
