Mr. Rodriguez is a 67-year-old man with obesity, hypertensio…
Mr. Rodriguez is a 67-year-old man with obesity, hypertension, and a history of elevated cholesterol levels. While walking up the stairs at home, he develops shortness of breath and severe chest pressure that radiates to his left arm. Cardiac imaging reveals a significant blockage in a coronary artery. Laboratory findings later indicate myocardial tissue death due to inadequate oxygen delivery. Which factor in this patient’s history is most strongly modifiable through lifestyle intervention?