Managing cardiovascular risk factors: the role of the doctor

Question 1

What is included in total CVD risk?

Answer 1

Stroke
CHD
Hypertension
Diseases of arteries and veins and valves and lymph

Question 2

What are the modifiable risk factors for CVD?

Answer 2

Smoking 
Dyslipidaemia
Raised BP
Diabetes mellitus
Obesity 
Deit
Thrombogenic factors 
Lack of exercise 
Alcohol

Question 3

What are the non -modifiable risk factors for CVD?

Answer 3

Personal history of CVD 
Family history of CVS 
Age
Gender
Deprivation

Question 4

How can you estimates someones heart risk?

Answer 4

Assign score

Question 5

What would high risk be?

Answer 5

> 20% chance of event in the next 10 years

Question 6

Explain the types of evidence used to create guidelines?

Answer 6

Systemic reviews
Randomised controlled trials 
Cohort studies 
Case control studies 
Case series case reports
Editorials, expert opinion

Question 7

Describe the difference between a systematic review and a guideline

Answer 7

Systematic reviews also find, appraise and synthesise the relevant research. However, they usually try to answer a single clinical question: “For patients with whiplash associated disorder, does exercise reduce pain?” In contrast, a clinical guideline answers a series of questions to help patients and physical therapists make decisions about a range of interventions, or a package of care.

Question 8

Describe the strengths and weaknesses of guidelines

Answer 8

Good practice points

Recommended best practice based on the clinical experience of the guideline development group