Many risk factors can be modified, treated or controlled by focusing on lifestyle habits and taking medicine, if needed.

According to Dr. Richard Pasternak, director of preventive cardiology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston "There is compelling evidence from studies and clinical trials that coronary heart disease is largely preventable.“

Modifiable risk factors include:

Smoking

High blood cholesterol

High blood pressure

Physical inactivity

Obesity and overweight

Diabetes