Risk factors for coronary aery disease: (A) High HDL, (B) Low HDL, (C) Increased homocysteine levels, (D) Decreased fibrinogen levels
Answer is C. Ref Harrison 19 th ed pg 1579 The major risk factors for atherosclerosis (high levels of plasma low-density lipoprotein , low plasma high-density lipoprotein , cigarette smoking, hypeension, and diabetes mellitus disturb the normal functions of the vascular endothelium.