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Veronica Y P Chang¹, Karen K Handa, Marcos Fernandes

¹Interdisciplinary Medicine in Cardiology Unit, Instituto do Coração, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. 　vero_yulin@hotmail.com

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Summary

Cardiovascular prevention for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) or coronary artery disease (CAD) is suboptimal, even in university hospitals. Improving patient awareness of their condition is crucial for enhancing preventive measure effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Vascular Medicine
Preventive Cardiology

Background:

Optimal risk factor control is essential for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and coronary artery disease (CAD).
A significant gap exists between ideal cardiovascular prevention practices and real-world application for these patient groups.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate current cardiovascular prevention strategies for PAD and CAD patients at a Brazilian university hospital.
To identify predictors associated with successful implementation of preventive measures.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study involving 192 patients diagnosed with CAD or PAD.
Assessment of six key prevention goals: blood pressure targets, LDL and HDL cholesterol levels, smoking status, and regular aerobic exercise.

Main Results:

Patients achieved an average of 3.06 out of 6 prevention goals.
Significant percentages of patients met specific goals: 57.3% (systolic BP < 140 mmHg), 67.2% (diastolic BP < 90 mmHg), 40.1% (LDL < 100 mg/dL), 27.6% (HDL targets), 88.5% (non-smoking), and 25% (aerobic exercise).
Male gender, hospitalization, CAD diagnosis, patient awareness of treatment rationale, and β-blocker prescription were independent predictors of achieving more prevention goals.

Conclusions:

Cardiovascular prevention for PAD and CAD patients in a university hospital setting falls short of ideal standards.
Enhanced patient education and awareness initiatives are recommended to improve the efficacy of preventive interventions.