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An international audit of 10,186 patients with coronary heart disease revealed poor risk factor control, with only 17% achieving a good cardiovascular health index score.
Observational (n=10,186)
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The SURF international audit demonstrates poor control of cardiovascular risk factors in patients with established coronary heart disease, highlighting a significant gap between secondary prevention guidelines and clinical practice.
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Highlights ongoing gaps in CHD secondary prevention; leaves open optimal strategies to improve risk factor control.
Zhao et al. (2016) conducted an observational in Coronary heart disease (n=10,186). Secondary prevention and risk factor management was evaluated on Recording and control of coronary heart disease risk factors (Cardiovascular Health Index Score). An international audit of 10,186 patients with coronary heart disease revealed poor risk factor control, with only 17% achieving a good cardiovascular health index score.
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