Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Question 1

Which of the following changes in practice account for the 40% decline in CVD mortality in the last decade?

Answer 1

BP and lipid control

Question 2

What is the leading cause of HF, stroke, and MI?

Answer 2

HTN

Question 3

Raising HDL with drugs reduces ____.

Answer 3

CVD

Question 4

______ and _____ reduce CVD events in Type II DM

Answer 4

Tight glycemic control; aspirin