1) what is the relationship between cardiovascular risk
and coronary heart disease risk
2) Cardiovascular Risk tables are used in
the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. The latest version of the Joint
British Guidelines (JBS2) have outlined situations when they consider cardiovascular
risk not appropriate because the inviduals are already of High Risk (cardiovascular
risk > 20% over the next 10 years). Can you identify (or suggest) the groups
chosen?
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3) What are the suggested targets for lipid
lowering in patients of high cardiovascular risk?
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4) The JBS2 guidelines have identified patients
with diabetes with regards to high cardiovascular risk. Statin treatment has been
suggested for this population.
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The principle evidence relating to use of statin treatment
in patients with diabetes is based on two trials (click here for more information
CARDS
and HPS).
How does this trial based data compare to the suggested treatment groups in JBS2?
5)
microalbuminuria is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. How does microalbuminuria
affect cardiovascular risk
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6) metabolic syndrome also increases the
risk of cardiovascular disease. What is metabolic syndrome?
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7) A blood pressure of less than 140/85 mmom
is suggested as optimal in reducing cardiovascular risk. How is this JBS2 target
changed in the context of diabetes and how do the targets compare to the current
NICE guidelines?
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