Risk Factors for Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

• Diabetes Mellitus
• Hypercholesterolemia (High Levels of Cholesterol in the Blood)
• Low HDL
• High Level of Triglycerides
• Hypertension or High Blood Pressure
• Positive Family History of Ischemic Heart Disease
• Obesity
• Age Factor - Man is at risk coronary artery disease at the age of 45 on he other hand women acquire an independent risk factor at the age of 55
• Hyperhomocystenemia ( It is a toxic amino Acid which rises in the body in case there are insufficient levels of Vitamin B12, B6 and B2
• Occupational or Domestic Stress
• Prolonged Intake of high quantities of Alcohol
• Intake of combined Oral contraceptive pills in Women