Factors Influencing Physician Counseling on Cardiovascular Risk.

ABSTRACT:

Background and importance

A significant reduction in cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality is related to aggressive management of modifiable CVD risk factors. Therefore, patients at increased risk for CVD should not only benefit from standard pharmacotherapy but also from counseling regarding lifestyle behavioral changes.

Objective

To determine the patient factors that influence provision of cardiovascular risk reduction counseling from physicians, as well as the frequencies of counseling.

Design, setting, and participants

Secondary analysis of a prospective, randomized trial among an underserved inner-city and rural population (n = 388) with a 10% or greater CVD risk (Framingham 10-year risk score). Subjects were followed for 1 year and were seen for quarterly asses

SUBMITTER: Rakita V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5932710 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature