A 56-Year-Old Man Comes to the Emergency Department with Acute

question 67

Multiple Choice

A 56-year-old man comes to the emergency department with acute, severe chest pain.  His electrocardiogram is within normal limits.  Contrast-enhanced computed tomography of his chest is shown below. Which of the following is the single most important risk factor for this patient's current condition?

• A)Diabetes mellitus
• B)High cholesterol
• C)Hypertension
• D)Limited physical activity
• E)Smoking
• F)Spirochete infection

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