Cardiovascular

  • Dyslipidemia

    Definition of dyslipidemia Risk stratification The Framingham Risk Score can be used to risk stratify patients. All individuals should be risk stratified. The intensity of risk factor reduction & target lipid levels will depend on their CV risk. Target LDL-C according to CV risk LDL-C is the primary target of therapy. Non-HDL-C may be considered…

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    Obesity (Adult)

    Obesity is a complex, chronic disease characterised by excess body fat that increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other metabolic complications. Comprehensive assessment includes body mass index, waist circumference and evaluation of comorbidities, with management focusing on sustained lifestyle modification, behavioural support, pharmacotherapy and consideration of bariatric surgery where indicated.

  • Young hypertension

    Generally refers to those ≥ 18 years and < 40 years of age (though there may be some variation in regarding the age according to different guidelines) The ACC/AHA guidelines have lowered the diagnostic threshold of hypertension since their 2017 guidelines where BP above 130/80 are categorized as stage 1 and above 140/90 as stage…