Why the study?
Does a combined approach to managing multiple risk factors improve cardiovascular outcomes in patients with or at high risk for CVD?
Population
Patients with cardiovascular disease and healthy individuals with multiple CVD risk factors, including…
Comparison
Combined approach to the management of… vs Diagnosis and treatment of individual CVD risk…
Design
Review
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May support total CVD risk management in practice; leaves open optimal strategies pending dedicated trials.
Does a combined approach to managing multiple risk factors improve cardiovascular outcomes in patients with or at high risk for CVD?
A combined approach to managing coexisting hypertension and dyslipidemia is essential for effectively reducing total cardiovascular risk.
Barbara M. Ansell (2005) studied this question.