title: Reducing the Risk of Coronary Artery Disease: Helping patients change.
abstract: Lifestyle and prevention are increasingly emphasized as ways to promote cardiovascular health. Family physicians will play a central role in detecting risk and encouraging lifestyle changes. This article outlines an effective preventive approach to coronary artery disease. The steps and skills involved are discussed as well as aspects of practice cultures that influence family physicians' activities.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Sawa
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jennett
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Elford