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[Methodical study of multifactorial prevention of ischemic heart disease]
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This study explored population screening for ischaemic heart disease risk, classifying individuals and initiating preventive therapy for intermediate-risk groups. Findings support public health strategies for cardiovascular disease prevention.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) poses a significant public health challenge.
- Effective population screening and risk stratification are crucial for IHD prevention.
- Identifying individuals for targeted preventive therapy can improve cardiovascular outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of involving the general population in mass screening for IHD risk.
- To classify the population based on IHD risk factors and pathological states.
- To evaluate the potential for preventive therapy in identified at-risk groups.
Main Methods:
- Population screening for IHD risk factors including arterial hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and impaired glucose tolerance.
- Classification of participants into 'normal', 'intermediate', and 'pathological' risk groups.
- Double-blind selection of 350 individuals from the 'intermediate' group for preventive therapy.
- Surveillance of 'normal' and 'pathological' groups.
Main Results:
- 53.4% of the examined population were classified as 'normal'.
- 18.6% were categorized into the 'intermediate' risk group.
- 28% fell into the 'pathological' risk group, requiring close monitoring and intervention.
Conclusions:
- Mass screening is a viable strategy for identifying individuals at risk of ischaemic heart disease.
- Risk stratification allows for targeted preventive interventions in intermediate-risk populations.
- Systematic surveillance of different risk groups is essential for effective cardiovascular disease management.
Abstract:
The purpose of the investigation was to study the possibilities of involving the population at large in mass screening procedures, the possible classification of the population with regard the degree of risk of ischaemic heart disease, and the potentials of its preventive therapy. The examined contingent was classified with due regard to some risk factors (arterialy hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, imparied glucose tolerance) and pathological states. The final grouping of the contingent was as follows: the group of "normal" was comprised by 53.4% of the examined, the "intermediate"-18.6%, the "pathological"-28%. The "intermediate" group comprised 350 persons selected for preventive therapy by a double blind method. Surveillance of 10% of those in the "normal" group and the whole "pathological" group was arranged.