Sign in

or Register now

AcidRefluxConnection.com

See all of our health sites at www.HealthCentral.com
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Show Full List

Check a Symptom

Acid Reflux Treatment

Are you at risk for coronary artery disease?

A variety of habits and health conditions increase the likelihood that you have (or will eventually develop) coronary artery disease. These risk factors include

  • a high blood cholesterol level

  • a high level of LDL cholesterol, commonly called "bad cholesterol"

  • a low level of HDL cholesterol, commonly called "good cholesterol"

  • high blood pressure (hypertension)

  • diabetes

  • family history of coronary artery disease at a fairly young age

  • cigarette smoking

  • obesity

  • physical inactivity (too little regular exercise).

What would you like to do next?

dash  Review typical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux.
dash  Proceed with the treatment portion of the guide.

Start Over

Harvard Health Publications Source: from the Harvard Health Publications Family Health Guide, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved.

Used with permission of StayWell.

Use of this content is subject to specified Terms and Conditions and a Medical Disclaimer.

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

Answer a Question

The lymph nodes in my chest and neck are enlarged and showed HOT on a PET, can reflux cause it

Answer This View all questions >
Free Newsletter
Get weekly updates, news alerts and more on Acid Reflux and related health conditions.