A patient is reading a brochure on atherosclerosis while in the waiting room of medical clinic. Which of the following excerpts from the educational brochure warrants correction?
A) "Because smoking causes a permanent increase in your risk of heart disease, it's best not to start."
B) "All things being equal, men have a higher risk of coronary heart disease than perimenopausal women."
C) "High blood pressure often accompanies, or even causes, clogging of the arteries."
D) "Every bit that you can lower your cholesterol means that you'll have a lower risk of developing heart disease."

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Cessation of smoking is associated with a decrease in the risk of CHD. Males have an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is often associated with hypertension. Lowering cholesterol levels brings a commensurate reduction in risk of CHD.

A Patient Is Reading a Brochure on Atherosclerosis While in the Waiting