Key result
Total cardiovascular risk assessment should guide management decisions for cardiovascular disease prevention, complementing high-risk approaches with population-based strategies.
Population
General population and individuals with established cardiovascular disease or high total cardiovascular risk
Comparison
Total cardiovascular risk assessment and… vs Assessment based on single risk factors
Design
Review
Authors
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May inform preventive guidelines; leaves open prospective trials quantifying combined high-risk and population strategies.
Total cardiovascular risk should be assessed before making management decisions to guide preventive strategies, complementing a population-based approach.
Ian Graham (2005) conducted a review in Cardiovascular disease prevention. Total cardiovascular risk assessment vs. Single risk factor assessment was evaluated. Total cardiovascular risk assessment should guide management decisions for cardiovascular disease prevention, complementing high-risk approaches with population-based strategies.
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