Martha is a 56 year-old secretary. her father died of a heart attack at the age of 45. martha reports that her ldl cholesterol has been recorded at 125 mg/dl. her triglycerides are 250 due to prescribed estrogen to combat menopausal symptoms. her bmi is 25. she reports that she has an active lifestyle that includes golf, tennis, and a daily walking routine.
(a) identify martha’s risk factor(s) for cardiovascular disease.
(b) determine which risk factor(s) are controllable or uncontrollable.