Cardiovascular risk assessment Flashcards
1
Q
What non-modifiable parameters increase the risk of CVD?
A
Male, >50 years, family history, south asian
2
Q
What are the modifiable risk factors of CVD?
A
Obesity, DM, raised lipids, anxiety, social isolation, low phyiscal activity
3
Q
What does the QRISK assess for?
A
CV risk of CHD
4
Q
What criteria benefits from drug treatment?
A
10 year CVR of 10% or more
5
Q
Primary prevention of CVD
A
Antihypertensives if raised BP (>140/90)
Lipid lowering therapy (low dose atorvastatin)
6
Q
Secondary prevention of CVD
A
Antihypertensives Lipid lowering therapy with high intensity statin ( so that reduction in LDL is >40%) Antiplatelet therapy (low dose aspirin) if patient has established atherosclerosis
7
Q
Monitoring to check at 3 months of starting a statin
A
Total cholesterol, HDL and non HDL at 3 months of starting
