Which of the following statements about heart disease is TRUE?
A. Changes in lifestyle and personal habits do little to reverse a person's chances of developing cardiovascular diseases.
B. A person with heart disease has little chance of having a stroke.
C. All patients with heart disease follow the same treatment plan.
D. A person with moderate cardiac risk should have an LDL below 130 mg/dL.
Answer: D
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