Family history of coronary artery disease

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A 45 year old patient with the family history of coronary artery disease (CAD) presents for a routine follow up in the primary care clinic. The patient has no personal history of CAD and has a body mass index of 27 and a blood pressure of 130/78mmHg. Laboratory test revealed low density lipoprotein 110mg/dL; High density lipoprotein, 70 mg/dL; and triglycerides, one 20 mg/dL. Where intervention should the primary care provider recommend to the patient?

Reference no: EM133691103

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