Cardiovascular Epidemiology Flashcards
what is the biggest social risk factor for development of cardiovascular disease?
SMOKING !
what are some irreversible risk factors for cardiovascular disease?
- age
- sex (males more at risk)
- family history
what are some reversible patient risk factors that can increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease?
- smoking
- obesity
- diet
- exercise
what are some medical reversible risk factors for cardiovascular disease?
- hypertension
- hyperlipidaemia
- diabetes
what role does a dentist play in management of cardiovascular problems?
PREVENTION!
- smoking cessation advice
- diet advice
etc
in terms of prevention of cardiovascular disease, what are the primary prevention aspects?
- exercise
- good diet
- not smoking
what does secondary prevention refer to in terms of cardiovascular disease?
prevention after presenting with a CV disease, preventing:
- angina
- heart attack
- stroke
what are the four main approaches for prevention of cardiovascular disease?
- lifestyle changes
- control total cholesterol
- control hypertension
- anti-platelet drugs (aspirin)
how can total cholesterol be reduced/managed?
- statin treatment
- reduce cholesterol intake
when should hypertension be controlled in an attempt to prevent cardiovascular disease?
- in patients with moderate hypertension
- aim to reduce blood pressure to target of <140/85
