Key result
A dedicated cardiovascular assessment clinic for patients with severe mental illness identified high rates of modifiable risk factors, leading to 93% being offered new medical therapy.
Why the study?
Cardiovascular disease accounts for approximately 20% of physical comorbidity in patients with severe mental illness, who have reduced life expectancy compared to the general population.
Does a dedicated community cardiac assessment clinic improve the identification and management of cardiovascular risk factors in patients with severe mental illness?
Cross-Sectional (n=42)
No
Does a dedicated community cardiac assessment clinic improve the identification and management of cardiovascular risk factors in patients with severe mental illness?
A dedicated community cardiac clinic for patients with severe mental illness identified a high prevalence of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors and undiagnosed ischemic heart disease, leading to actionable medical and interventional management.
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Supports dedicated CV clinics for severe mental illness; leaves open effects on hard outcomes.
Ghosh et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Severe mental illness (n=42). Cardiovascular risk assessment clinic was evaluated on Identification of cardiovascular risk factors requiring medical therapy. A dedicated cardiovascular assessment clinic for patients with severe mental illness identified high rates of modifiable risk factors, leading to 93% being offered new medical therapy.
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