Cardiovascular risk factors in first-degree relatives of patients with premature coronary artery disease.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of coronary risk factors among Iranian first-degree relatives of patients with premature coronary artery disease (PCAD) and compare them with the general population.

Methods And Results: The study comprised 144 siblings and offspring (aged 25-64 years) of patients with angiographically documented PCAD (< 55 years in men and < 65 years in women). Body mass index, blood pressure and smoking were investigated.