Cardiovascular Risk Management
Published on 26. January 2009
100 pages
978-1-4443-0336-0 (ISBN)
Description
* Practical ABC style
* Enables doctors to prioritise treatment using risk-scoringsystems and holistic recommendations for reducing cardiovascularrisk
* Includes treatment plans for individuals with diabetes, who areat high risk of developing cardiovascular disease
* How to reduce cardiovascular risk in other specific patientgroups
* Developed by expert groups in different regions of theworld
Reviews / Votes
"An updated text, which has the merit of taking stock of thesituation in a field, the management of cardiovascular risk, wherethe fast and sudden classification of the patient is essential . .. In conclusion, the work is properly addressed to all those whowish to have an overview of the management of patients at risk forcardiovascular disease, including nuclear physicians involved innuclear cardiology." (Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging, 2010) "This is an extremely valuable book for practicing physiciansand researchers of cardiovascular disease. I highly recommend itfor every medical library." (Doody's Reviews, May2009)More details
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Persons
Prof Richard Hobbs, Professor and Head of Primary Care andGeneral Practice, Primary Care , University of Birmingham.
Prof Bruce Arroll, Dept of General Practice and PrimaryCare, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
The chapter authors are members of a group of global experts onmetabolic and vascular disease called the Future Forum. This groupbrings together specialists and primary care physicians to debatecurrent issues via a closed website and at twice yearlyconferences.
Content
Foreword.
Contributors.
1. The epidemiology of cardiovascular disease.
2. Using guidelines as a framework for cardiovascular riskmanagement: comparison of international recommendations.
3. Identifying high-risk patients.
4. Moderate- to low-risk patients: managementrecommendations.
5. High-risk patients: management recommendations.
6. Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome patients: managementrecommendations for reducing cardiovascular risk.
7. Lifestyle changes to reduce cardiovascular risk.
8. Pharmacotherapy: improving the lipid profile.
9. Pharmacotherapy: lowering blood pressure.
10. Pharmacotherapy: lowering blood glucose.
11. Long-term management of cardiovascular disease.
12. Managing cardiovascular risk in the future.
Appendix.
Index.
