Rico Is a 65-Year-Old Male with Low Levels of HDL

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Essay

Rico is a 65-year-old male with low levels of HDL cholesterol and high levels of LDL cholesterol. He knows his blood pressure is high and that both his father and grandfather died of a heart attack. He has just retired and spends his mornings walking his dog and volunteering at the golf course. Since he has retired, he has lost 15 pounds bringing his body weight into the healthy range. Identify factors in Rico's life that increase or decrease his risk for cardiovascular disease.

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