Advantages and disadvantages of unstructured cardiovascular risk factor screening for follow-up in primary care

Conclusions
In this population 51% of the participants with an abnormal result had unnecessarily received a recommendation to consult a GP, and 10% were unnecessarily worried. GPs should be informed about the complete risk assessment, and only participants at intermediate or high risk should receive a recommendation to consult a GP.

Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: de Boer, A. W., de Mutsert, R., den Heijer, M., Rosendaal, F. R., Jukema, J. W., Blom, J. W., Numans, M. E., for the NEO study group Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research