Prediction Of Coronary Atherosclerosis Severity in Individuals with Coronary Heart Disease Associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases in the world. Numerous studies confirm that it occupies a leading place among causes of death in both developed and developing countries. The key risk factors for the development of CHD are lifestyle, environmental conditions and hereditary predisposition. The presence of these factors in healthy people increases the likelihood of developing the disease in the future. The main risk factors include diabetes mellitus, hypertension, smoking, hyperlipidemia, obesity, homocystinuria and chronic psychosocial stress.