Cardiovascular Risk Management in Cyprus
Author Information
Author(s): Zachariadou Theodora, Stoffers Henri EJH, Christophi Costas A, Philalithis Anastasios, Lionis Christos
Primary Institution: Nicosia Health Centre, Cyprus
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess the level of cardiovascular risk in patients with known risk factors for CVD in Cyprus.
Conclusion
The study demonstrated suboptimal control and under-treatment of patients with cardiovascular risk factors in primary care in Cyprus.
Supporting Evidence
- 39.7% of the study population were classified as high risk for cardiovascular disease.
- Only 28.6% of patients with established cardiovascular disease achieved LDL-C goals.
- 55.4% of patients with cardiovascular disease met blood pressure targets.
Takeaway
Doctors in Cyprus are not doing a good job of treating patients at risk for heart problems, and many patients are not getting the care they need.
Methodology
Retrospective chart review of 1101 randomly selected patients with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or hyperlipidemia in four primary care health centres.
Potential Biases
Potential underreporting of clinical information and selection bias due to the study's focus on patients with known risk factors.
Limitations
The study was limited to patients with known risk factors and was conducted in only four health centres in one area of Cyprus.
Participant Demographics
62.4% women, mean age 67 years, with 26.8% having type 2 diabetes.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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