CVD Prevention Flashcards
1
Q
Risk calculation:
How can a 10 yr risk of CVD be quantified? - 2
A
In diabetics
QRISK2
Framingham risk equation
2
Q
Lifestyle:
- Weight
- Diet
- Physical activity recommended for….?
- What else, usually asked in SHx?
A
Weight loss and dietary change
Mediterranean diet - fruit, veg, vegetable oil, fish)
150 minutes/week of moderate activity
75 minutes/week of intense activity
Smoking cessation
Reduced alcohol intake <14 units/wk
3
Q
Medical prevention - what is focused on to reduce CVD risk?
Drugs given in mnemonic Block An ACS:
B-blocker
ACE Inhibitor - what BP are you aiming for?
Aspirin - for how long?
Clopidogrel - another option, for how long?
Statin - name and dose
A
HTN, Dyslipidaemia, DM
140/90
For life
Ticagrelor 1 yr after ACS
Atorvastatin 300 mg
