Standardizing the management of cardiovascular diseases in the primary health care setting of Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular diseases are increasingly prevalent in Pakistan. The establishment of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and primary-care referral pathways can help primary care physicians (PCPs) play a greater role in the management of patients to optimize the delivery of care. In this study, we aimed to develop CPGs and primary-care referral pathways that are specific to Pakistan's primary-care setting in the context of ischemic heart disease (IHD) and congestive heart failure (CHF).

Methods

The GRADE-ADOLOPMENT approach was utilized, and source guidelines were selected based on relevance, scope, and rigor. Recommendations were scrutinized for adoption, adaptation, or exclusion based on local feasibility and applicability. A structured review process involved in

SUBMITTER: Pervez A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12849105 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature