Heart disease and stroke statistics

Week 2: PICOT/PICo and Practice Questions

Hello class,

Heart diseases happen to be non-communicable and yet the leading cause of death in America. The sooner a patient knows their risks, the sooner they can take preventive steps. And although there is nothing an individual can do about their family history, genetic makeup, or aging, they can make many lifestyle changes that promote heart health. Major risk factors addressed in the American Heart Association guidelines (2011) include hypertension, lipid and lipoprotein levels, and diabetes mellitus. Both preventive lifestyle and pharmacotherapy approaches for these risk factors are recommended.

References

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