Risk factors for coronary artery disease are also risk factors for atherosclerosis and vascular disease in general. They are broadly divided into non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors. If an individual has a combination of risk factors, the risk of developing coronary artery disease is much higher.
Non modifiable for coronary artery disease
Male gender
Advancing age
Family history of premature coronary artery disease
Modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease
Diabetes mellitus
Body mass index
Abdominal obesity
Hypertension
Dyslipidemia – high LDL and low HDL
Smoking