Adherence
Systematic undertreatment of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes in patients with atherothrombosis leads to elevated cardiovascular risk profiles globally, regardless of geographic region.
If you have heart disease or high risk, simply being 'on medication' is not enough. You must verify that your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar are actually within target ranges. If they are not, your treatment is likely insufficient, regardless of how many pills you take. Seek a review of your specific numbers against guideline targets.
This large, international, contemporary database shows that classic cardiovascular risk factors are consistent and common but are largely undertreated and undercontrolled in many regions of the world.
Why this rating
Large-scale international registry (N=67,888) with robust statistical analysis, though observational.
Source
International Prevalence, Recognition, and Treatment of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Outpatients With Atherothrombosis
Deepak L. Bhatt · JAMA · 2006
DOI 10.1001/jama.295.2.180
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