Is prevention of cardiovascular events a question of the treatment chosen?

Abstract

There are increasing options of intervention on risk factors for atherosclerosis (and cardiovascular diseases). However, it is apparent that not all methods of modifying the risk profile have the same effect on the occurence of clinical episodes.

The success of an intervention is determined by correct timing, the decision on the method of treatment, the selection of a particular treatment strategy as well as patient compliance with the proposed strategies.

Keywords

• Cardiovascular risk
• arterial hypertension
• dyslipidaemia
• RAS blockade
• statins
• compliance