Epidemiology and interaction of risk factors in cardiovascular disease.
Many patients seen in a primary care practice have multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease. In evaluating these patients, it is important for primary care clinicians to understand the principles of multiple risk factor assessment. Although none of the large-scale randomized primary prevention trials have convincingly proven the benefits of multiple risk factor intervention, some practical guidelines reflecting the current state of information are presented.
Sebastian
J L
JL
Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
McKinney
W P
WP
Young
M J
MJ
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000191:economics / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011322:Primary Prevention; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors