Cardiologist in Rajanukunte, Bangalore • Average reductions in coronary events (benefits are greatest in patients with highest total risk) 1 Smoking cessation: 50% reduction in coronary events6 2 Low-dose aspirin in high-risk patients: 25% reduction in coronary events7 3 20% reduction in total cholesterol with statin treatment: 30% reduction in coronary events8 4 Treatment with pravastatin after acute coronary events: 22% reduction in mortality9 5 5–6 mmHg reduction in blood pressure: 15% reduction in coronary events (40% risk reduction for stroke)10 6 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day: 18% reduction in coronary events11