CVD Flashcards
1
Q
What is Qrisk3?
A
10 year risk assessment for cardiovascular disease
2
Q
What should be measured to estimate cardiovascular risk in the Qrisk3 tool? (10)
A
- Total cholesterol
- HDL cholesterol
- TG level
- LDL level
- Age
- Ethnicity
- Blood pressure
- Family history
- Smoking
- Chronic idney disease
- Diabetes
3
Q
When is a CVD risk assessment not appropriate? (2)
A
- Pre-existing CVD
- Genetic lipid disorder
4
Q
Over what age should patients have their cardiovascular risk monitored?
A
40
5
Q
What is the primary prevention for CVD? (3)
A
- Lifestyle modification
- If more than 10% risk of developing CVD in 10 years (Qrisk3) - start atorvastatin 20mg
- Review 3 months: full lipid profile (inc. HDL)
6
Q
What dose of atorvastatin is used in primary CVD prevention?
A
20mg
7
Q
What is the secondary prevention for CVD? (3)
A
- Start atorvastatin 80mg unless lower dose indicated (e.g drug interactions)
- Modifiable risk factors
- Review 3 months: full lipid profile (inc. HDL)
8
Q
What dose of atorvastatin is used in secondary CVD prevention?
A
80mg
9
Q
What are the 9 potentially modifiable risk factors for CVD?
A
- Smoking
- Poor diet
- Hypercholesterolaemia
- Hypertension
- Lack of physical activity
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Stress
- Excess alcohol consumption
10
Q
What are the non modifiable risk factors for CVD? (4)
A
- Age
- Gender
- Family history
- Ethnicity
