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Pan-risk factor for a comprehensive cardiovascular health management
Ruizhi Zheng1,2, Yu Xu1,2, Mian Li1,2
1Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Journal of Diabetes
|February 28, 2022
Summary
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death in China, driven by numerous risk factors. This review introduces the "pan-risk factor" concept for comprehensive CVD prevention by identifying all known and emerging risk factors.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Cardiology
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the primary cause of mortality in China.
- CVD development is influenced by socioeconomic, environmental, lifestyle, and genetic factors.
- Existing risk factor identification is crucial for effective CVD prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and define the "pan-risk factor" concept for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).
- To provide an overview of established CVD risk factors.
- To emphasize the importance of identifying all risk factors for comprehensive primary prevention.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of established cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors.
- Synthesis of evidence linking various determinants to CVD occurrence and progression.
- Conceptual framework development for the "pan-risk factor" approach.
Main Results:
- Multiple modifiable risk factors contribute to CVDs.
- The "pan-risk factor" concept encompasses all identified and potential CVD risk factors.
- Recognition of a broader range of factors is essential for reducing the CVD burden.
Conclusions:
- The "pan-risk factor" concept offers a comprehensive approach to CVD prevention.
- Continued research is vital for discovering and incorporating new risk factors.
- A holistic understanding of risk factors is key to mitigating the impact of cardiovascular diseases.
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