Hyperlipidaemia Management Flashcards
1
Q
What was the first cardiovascular event risk score?
A
- Framlington risk score
- 10 year risk score
2
Q
What is the Framlington study?
A
- study of the town Framlington
- study of cardiovascular risks on population
3
Q
What are the 2 cardiovascular event risk scores used in the UK, and which is used more commonly?
A
- Q-risk (most common)
- JBS3 risk
4
Q
At what point should a patient be prescribed statins based on the NICE guidelines?
A
- > 10% risk of CVD event in the next 10 years
- score is based on Q-risk score
5
Q
When treating a patient with statins, how long should a clinician leave it before checking lipids profile?
A
- 3 months
6
Q
What is the aim for LDL reduction in any intervention?
A
- > 40% reduction in LDL
