Control of cardiovascular risk factors and its determinants in the general population- findings from the STAAB cohort study.
Theresa TiffeMartin WagnerViktoria RückerCaroline MorbachGötz GelbrichStefan StörkPeter U HeuschmannPublished in: BMC cardiovascular disorders (2017)
In the general population, prevalence of vascular risk factors was high. We found insufficient identification and control of vascular risk factors and a considerable potential to improve adherence to cardiovascular guidelines for primary prevention. Further studies are needed to identify and overcome patient- and physician-related barriers impeding successful control of vascular risk factors in the general population.