Key result
In a population at increased cardiovascular risk, risk factor management was suboptimal, with half of treated hypertensive patients having blood pressure >140/90 mmHg and 74% having LDL ≥2 mmol/L.
Population
3,847 adults age ≥ 60 years with self-reported ischaemic or other heart diseases, irregular or rapid heart…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
1-2 years
Authors
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Underscores need for improved risk factor control in high-risk groups; leaves open whether systematic interventions improve outcomes.
Observational (n=3,847)
Yes
There is substantial under-management of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in a high-risk Australian population, highlighting a major gap in secondary and primary prevention.
Campbell et al. (2017) conducted an observational in Increased cardiovascular disease risk (n=3,847). Cardiovascular risk factors was evaluated on Risk factor management (blood pressure, lipids, HbA1c). In a population at increased cardiovascular risk, risk factor management was suboptimal, with half of treated hypertensive patients having blood pressure >140/90 mmHg and 74% having LDL ≥2 mmol/L.
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