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A performance guide for major risk factors control in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in Taiwan

Yi-Heng Li1, Jaw-Wen Chen2, Tsung-Hsien Lin3

  • 1Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan Yi Zhi
|May 23, 2019
PubMed

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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) management in Taiwan focuses on controlling hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes. Implementing these clinical guidelines aims to reduce recurrent cardiovascular events and improve patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Metabolic Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) poses significant morbidity and mortality risks.
  • Effective risk factor management is crucial for preventing recurrent cardiovascular events in ASCVD patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight key recommendations for blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose control in ASCVD patients.
  • To review medications beneficial for managing ASCVD.
  • To improve clinical outcomes for ASCVD in Taiwan through guideline implementation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical guidelines from Taiwanese cardiology and diabetes associations.
  • Focus on hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes mellitus management.
  • Analysis of medication benefits for ASCVD.

Main Results:

  • Guidelines provide recommendations for managing key ASCVD risk factors.
  • Specific medications beneficial for ASCVD patients are discussed.
  • Implementation of recommendations is expected to enhance ASCVD care.

Conclusions:

  • Adherence to updated guidelines for blood pressure, cholesterol, and sugar control is vital for ASCVD patients.
  • Pharmacological interventions play a role in improving ASCVD outcomes.
  • The study emphasizes a unified approach to ASCVD risk factor management in Taiwan.

Keywords:
AtherosclerosisPerformance guideRisk factors

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