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Munavvar Izhar, William J. Elliott, Gregory Singer, Neeti Sharma, George L. Bakris, Gilberto S. Neri, Henry R. Black, P-649: Prevalence and controll of cardiovascular risk factors in a tertiary hypertension clinic, American Journal of Hypertension, Volume 14, Issue S1, April 2001, Page 247A, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0895-7061(01)01979-3
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Abstract
Hypertension is but one of several risk factors that must be controlled to optimally reduce cardiovascular risk. Previous surveys of our tertiary (mostly referral) clinic have shown a high prevalence of controlled hypertension ( >67% at BP < 140/90 mm Hg, using HEDIS 3.5 criteria). To examine the prevalence and control of other risk factors in the same population, a chart survey was performed for 280 consecutive patients meeting HEDIS 3.5 criteria for inclusion, who were seen in 1999-2000. The prevalence (and control, as appropriate) of other risk factors is as shown (See Table)
| Outcome measure . | Number of charts measured/possible . | Prevalence . |
|---|---|---|
| Renal function | 278/280 | 99% |
| Proteinuria | 276/280 | 99% |
| LDL-c* measured | 242/280 | 86% |
| LDL-c < 130 mg/dl | 230/280 | 82% |
| LDL-c<NCEP goal | 146/280 | 52% |
| Triglycerides<250 mg/dl | 256/280 | 91% |
| HgbA1c # measured | 27/70 | 38% |
| HgbA1c<7% | 11/27 | 40% |
| Outcome measure . | Number of charts measured/possible . | Prevalence . |
|---|---|---|
| Renal function | 278/280 | 99% |
| Proteinuria | 276/280 | 99% |
| LDL-c* measured | 242/280 | 86% |
| LDL-c < 130 mg/dl | 230/280 | 82% |
| LDL-c<NCEP goal | 146/280 | 52% |
| Triglycerides<250 mg/dl | 256/280 | 91% |
| HgbA1c # measured | 27/70 | 38% |
| HgbA1c<7% | 11/27 | 40% |
Low density lipoprotein cholesterol
Glycosylated hemoglobin
| Outcome measure . | Number of charts measured/possible . | Prevalence . |
|---|---|---|
| Renal function | 278/280 | 99% |
| Proteinuria | 276/280 | 99% |
| LDL-c* measured | 242/280 | 86% |
| LDL-c < 130 mg/dl | 230/280 | 82% |
| LDL-c<NCEP goal | 146/280 | 52% |
| Triglycerides<250 mg/dl | 256/280 | 91% |
| HgbA1c # measured | 27/70 | 38% |
| HgbA1c<7% | 11/27 | 40% |
| Outcome measure . | Number of charts measured/possible . | Prevalence . |
|---|---|---|
| Renal function | 278/280 | 99% |
| Proteinuria | 276/280 | 99% |
| LDL-c* measured | 242/280 | 86% |
| LDL-c < 130 mg/dl | 230/280 | 82% |
| LDL-c<NCEP goal | 146/280 | 52% |
| Triglycerides<250 mg/dl | 256/280 | 91% |
| HgbA1c # measured | 27/70 | 38% |
| HgbA1c<7% | 11/27 | 40% |
Low density lipoprotein cholesterol
Glycosylated hemoglobin
Although there are no comparable data from other clinics about these parameters, these data suggest that hypertension specialists commonly investigate other cardiovascular risk factors, and make a reasonable effort to control them.
