Which of the Following Is True of Psychosocial Risk Factors

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular disease?

• A)Episodic factors like depression may increase the buildup of "unstable" plaque.
• B)Chronic factors directly triggers heart attacks in individuals with pre-existing disease.
• C)Chronic factors often triggers the breaking off of plaque in high risk individuals.
• D)Acute factors often trigger a marked decrease in blood pressure.

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