Cardiovascular Risk and Risk-Factor Knowledge in Primary Care: Bridging Assessment, Awareness, and Prevention
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https://doi.org/10.48047/g87wy966Keywords:
cardiovascular risk; cardiovascular knowledge; risk communication; primary prevention; family medicineAbstract
Background: burden develops through modifiable exposures detectable years before a clinical event. Risk equations quantify future risk, whereas knowledge assessment reveals what patients understand about its drivers. A patient may recognize smoking or obesity as harmful while remaining unaware of hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, or personal absolute risk
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