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===Risk assessment of Cardiovascular disease=== | ===Risk assessment of Cardiovascular disease=== | ||
Narrowing of the coronary artery, leading to a myocardial infarction, usually develops over several years. An increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which may lead to a myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular accident, can be estimated using [http://www.escardio.org/ | Narrowing of the coronary artery, leading to a myocardial infarction, usually develops over several years. An increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which may lead to a myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular accident, can be estimated using [http://www.escardio.org/communities/EACPR/toolbox/health-professionals/Pages/SCORE-Risk-Charts.aspx SCORE system] which is developed by the European Society of cardiology (ESC). | ||
As shown in the figure, the most important risk factors for myocardial infarction are: | As shown in the figure, the most important risk factors for myocardial infarction are: | ||
*Male sex | *Male sex |