Title: Discussion 6: Risk factors cardiovascular disease
Course: PHT 2301 Pathological Condition in PT > Section: Module 6

Discuss the risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Include in your discussion your own personal risk factors for cardiovascular conditions. Are you prepared to modify those risk factors that you can change? Are you prepared to educate your patients on those risk factors that they may need to modify to improve their life expectancy? How might the presence of cardiovascular conditions impact rehab outcomes with our patients?

Incorporate the readings into your response to the discussion question. Provide a rationale and support for your answer. Cite any references in APA style that you use to develop your answer. Be sure to read and respond to at least one of your classmates' posts.

Please make sure that your post is well-written, grammatically correct, and informative. Refer to the assessment rubric for grading details.