Preventive Health In Cardiovascular Issues

Question 1

What is a primary preventive strategy?

Answer 1

Preventing the occurrence of dz among individuals with a risk factor

Question 2

What is secondary prevention?

Answer 2

Early detection and intervention to avoid the recurrence of dz and death in pt who already have the disease

Question 3

What is tertiary prevention?

Answer 3

Minimizing the effects of dz and disability by surveillance and maintenance to prevent complications
Requires rapid action to prevent imminent death in the setting of acute illness