LACK OF INTENSIVE TREATMENT OF CHD RISK-FACTORS - COULD THE PHYSICIANBE THE MOST IMPORTANT RISK FACTOR

Authors
VOGEL RA
Citation
Ra. Vogel, LACK OF INTENSIVE TREATMENT OF CHD RISK-FACTORS - COULD THE PHYSICIANBE THE MOST IMPORTANT RISK FACTOR, American journal of managed care, 3, 1997, pp. 40-43
Citations number
10
Journal title
American journal of managed care
ISSN journal
10880224 → ACNP
Volume
3
Year of publication
1997
Supplement
1
Pages
40 - 43
Database
ISI
SICI code
1096-1860(1997)3:<40:LOITOC>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Interventions that reduce the risk of CHD are widely underused by phys icians. Data overwhelmingly support the use of statins to lower total cholesterol and LDL-C levels, yet less than 25% of patients with coron ary heart disease in the United States are treated with lipid-lowering drugs. Perhaps the physician is the most important risk factor for un deruse of cholesterol-lowering strategies. Effective programs that are nurse-based can improve delivery of risk factor management in patient s hospitalized for CHD. A model program has been implemented at the Un iversity of Maryland.