1. A

2. A

3. B

4. A

5. B

6. B

A cardiovascular risk marker is an analyte in a body fluid that can be measured by the clinical laboratory and has been associated with the development of cardiovascular disease. Examples of risk markers include: LDL-C, triglycerides, and hs-CRP.

A cardiovascular risk factor is a condition (not a laboratory analyte) that is associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Examples of risk factors include: smoking, obesity, diabetes and hypertension.

Determine if each of the following is a cardiovascular risk marker or a cardiovascular risk factor.

1. Smoking

2. Obesity

3. Low density lipoprotein (LDL)

4. Hypertension

5. Triglycerides

6. High sensitivity-C-reactive protein (hsCRP)