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👉 Modifiable risk factors include lifestyle choices and behaviors that can be altered to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. These include smoking, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol consumption.

👉 First-line management involves adopting healthier habits such as quitting smoking, eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, engaging in regular physical activity, and moderating alcohol intake.

👉 Medical management may include medications to control blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar levels in addition to lifestyle modifications.

👉 Smoking cessation significantly reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. Medications like nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), bupropion, and varenicline can help in quitting smoking.

👉 Unhealthy diet can be managed by following dietary guidelines like the DASH diet, which emphasizes consuming nutrients that are beneficial for heart health.

👉 Physical inactivity is addressed by engaging in regular aerobic exercises, such as walking, running, or cycling, which help improve cardiovascular health.

👉 Excessive alcohol consumption should be moderated to reduce the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular events.

👉 Non-modifiable risk factors include age, gender, family history of cardiovascular disease, and genetic predispositions, which cannot be changed but should be monitored closely with regular check-ups.

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