The Fremantle Primary Prevention Study: a multicentre randomised trial of absolute cardiovascular risk reduction

British Journal of General Practice

Frances Cadden¹  Diane Arnold-Reed¹  Julie Young¹  Cam Phan¹  Noelene Mora¹  Tom Brett¹  William Walker¹  Wendy Manea-Walley¹  Max Bulsara¹ 

[1] General Practice and Primary Care Research Unit, School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Australia, Freemantle, Western Australia

关键词: cardiovascular diseases;    general practice;    general practitioners;    primary care;    primary prevention;    risk factors;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp12X616337

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of global mortality. Risk factor management in clinical practice often relies on relative risk modification rather than the more appropriate absolute risk assessment.

【 授权许可】

Unknown