At the end of this topic you should be able to:
- Describe and identify risk factors to developing cardiovascular disease and individuals specifically at risk
- Outline advice which should be shared with patients at risk
- Consider the need for risk assessment and tools that can facilitate this, including the role and remit of the Keep Well Programme
- Identify medicines used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
- Identify self management strategies specific to primary prevention and the support that may be required
Page last reviewed: 22 May 2020
