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Management of Modifiable Risk Factors in Adults at High Risk for Cardiovascular Events

• Published: 1998
• Revised: 2009
• Topic: Cardiovascular disease
• Scope: Prevention
• Abstract: This guideline aims to increase the rates of investigations and treatment of modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. It provides a simple approach to risk factor identification and modification as well identifies medications useful in management
• Target Population:
  • • Patients at high risk for cardiovascular events
  • • Cardiovascular risk is a continuum, and risk factor modification should be considered in all patients,
      regardless of their current level of risk
• Exclusions: None specified
• Working Group Membership: Cardiologists, general practitioners, family physicians, endocrinologists, pharmacists, internal medicine, pathologist, representative of Alberta Drug Utilization Program