Recommendations for CVD prevention.

• No use of tobacco
• Adequate physical activity - at least 30 minutes 5 times a week
• Healthy eating habits
• No overweight (body-mass index (BMI) of less than 25 kg/m)
• Keep blood pressure of lower than 140/90 mmHg
• Blood cholesterol below 5.0 mmol/L/190mg/dl
• LDL cholesterol concentration of less than 3.0 mmol/L
• Normal glucose metabolism
• Avoidance of excessive stress
• Use appropriate prophylactic drugs when necessary
• Screen close relatives of patients with premature cardiovascular disease