Evolving Concepts in CVD Risk Assessment: Implications in the Managed Care Environment

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Please rate your level of agreement with the following:


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Statins provide benefit in those with average LDL-C levels
hsCRP screening should be added to cholesterol screening in the broad population
Medication burden should not deter clinicians from adding lipid-lowering therapy


Please respond to the following case:


Ms. B is a 58-yo retired business executive who comes to your office for her yearly exam. Relevant hx: hypertension, GERD. Patient denies any complaints beyond occasional discomfort from a 20-year-old ankle injury. Vitals include: HR 80, BP 145/85, BMI 30. Test results: LDL-C 135 mg/dL, HDL-C 45 mg/dL, HbA1c 6.5%.

Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements with regard to this patient:


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Her healthcare provider should calculate her Framingham Risk Score to help determine next steps
Her healthcare provider should calculate her Reynolds Risk Score to help determine next steps
Her healthcare provider should measure her hsCRP levels to help determine next steps



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