Which of These Patients Is at Highest Risk of a Myocardial

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of these patients is at highest risk of a myocardial infarction?

• A)an obese male age 25 with a serum HDL of 45 mg/dl
• B)an obese female age 25 with a serum HDL of 45 mg/dl
• C)a child living in Bogalusa with poor dietary habits and inactivity
• D)a male smoker age 45 with a poor diet and a family history of heart disease
• E)a female smoker age 45 with a poor diet and a family history of heart disease

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