Risk Factors For Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) accounts for approximately 610,000 deaths annually (estimated 1 in 4 deaths) and is the leading cause of mortality in the United States. It is the third leading cause of mortality worldwide and is associated with 17.8 million deaths annually. Healthcare services for CAD are estimated to cost greater than 200 billion dollars annually in the United States. While CAD is a significant cause of death and disability, it...