[Expert Solution]: You are evaluating a 40-year-old banker…

You are evaluating a 40-year-old banker for coronary heart disease risk factors. He has a history of hypertension, which is well- controlled on his current medications. He does not smoke; he does 45 minutes of aerobic exercise five times weekly. You are calculating his 10-year coronary heart disease risk. Which of the following conditions is considered to be a coronary heart disease risk equivalent? Select one A Systemic lupus erythematosus S Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) C. Gastroesophageal reflux disease D. Peripheral arterial disease