Other Titles

Global cardiovascular health

Abstract

Optimal cholesterol lowering is still a challenge and many clinicians are unsuccessful in achieving this target. This study examined the practices of clinicians in regard to their adherence to nationally recognized guidelines for decreasing cardiovascular risk. A great percentage of high risk patients failed to achieve the cholesterol goal.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Jihane Hajj

Author Details

Jihane Hajj, DrNP, Nursing, Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Eta Beta

Lead Author Affiliation

Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Cholesterol Management, Clinician's Adherence, Guidelines

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Achieving cholesterol management goals: Identifying clinician-centered challenges to optimal patient care

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Optimal cholesterol lowering is still a challenge and many clinicians are unsuccessful in achieving this target. This study examined the practices of clinicians in regard to their adherence to nationally recognized guidelines for decreasing cardiovascular risk. A great percentage of high risk patients failed to achieve the cholesterol goal.