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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedNgo-Metzger Q, Gottfredson R
AHRQ Author: Ngo-Metzger Q
Statin use for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults.
This case study concerns a 66-year-old generally healthy white man, who presents for his annual physical. He has no history of cardiovascular disease (CVD); he has had consistent systolic blood pressure measurements of 140 mm Hg. You calculate his 10-year risk of a CVD event to be 16.7 percent. The case study poses three multiple choice questions together with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and related background information.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Ngo-Metzger Q, Gottfredson R .
Statin use for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults.
Am Fam Physician 2017 Dec 15;96(12):805-06.
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Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Case Study, Medication, Prevention, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Balk EM, Lichtenstein AH
Omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease: summary of the 2016 Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality evidence review.
The authors summarize the 2016 update of the 2004 Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality's evidence review of omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The overall findings for the effects of marine oil supplements on intermediate CVD outcomes remain largely unchanged. The strongest effect of marine oils is on triglyceride concentrations.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500002I.
Citation: Balk EM, Lichtenstein AH .
Omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease: summary of the 2016 Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality evidence review.
Nutrients 2017 Aug 11;9(8). doi: 10.3390/nu9080865.
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Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Comparative Effectiveness, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Prevention
Patnode CD, Evans CV, Senger CA
Behavioral counseling to promote a healthful diet and physical activity for cardiovascular disease prevention in adults without known cardiovascular disease risk factors: updated evidence report and systematic review for the USPSTF
The researchers systematically reviewed the evidence on the benefits and harms of behavioral counseling for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults without known cardiovascular risk factors to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Diet and physical activity behavioral interventions were found to result in consistent modest benefits across a variety of important intermediate health outcomes across 6 to 12 months, including blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein and total cholesterol levels, and adiposity.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200015I.
Citation: Patnode CD, Evans CV, Senger CA .
Behavioral counseling to promote a healthful diet and physical activity for cardiovascular disease prevention in adults without known cardiovascular disease risk factors: updated evidence report and systematic review for the USPSTF
JAMA 2017 Jul 11;318(2):175-93. doi: 10.1001/jama.2017.3303.
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Keywords: Behavioral Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Evidence-Based Practice, Health Promotion, Lifestyle Changes, Nutrition, Prevention, Risk, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Ritchey MD, Loustalot F, Wall HK
AHRQ Author: Steiner CA
Million Hearts: description of the national surveillance and modeling methodology used to monitor the number of cardiovascular events prevented during 2012-2016.
This study describes the national surveillance and modeling methodology developed to monitor achievement of the Million Hearts initiative's aim of preventing 1 million acute myocardial infarctions, strokes, and other related cardiovascular events during 2012-2016. The authors concluded that around 115 000 events were prevented during the initiative's first 2 years compared with what would have occurred had 2011 rates remained stable.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Ritchey MD, Loustalot F, Wall HK .
Million Hearts: description of the national surveillance and modeling methodology used to monitor the number of cardiovascular events prevented during 2012-2016.
J Am Heart Assoc 2017 May 2;6(5). doi: 10.1161/jaha.117.006021.
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Keywords: Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Prevention
Tu JV, Maclagan LC, Ko DT
AHRQ Author: Bierman A
The Cardiovascular Health in Ambulatory Care Research Team performance indicators for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: a modified Delphi panel study.
The researchers developed a set of key performance indicators that can be used to measure and improve cardiovascular care in the primary care setting. A set of 28 indicators of primary prevention performance were identified, which were grouped into 5 domains: risk factor prevalence, screening, management, intermediate outcomes and long-term outcomes.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Tu JV, Maclagan LC, Ko DT .
The Cardiovascular Health in Ambulatory Care Research Team performance indicators for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: a modified Delphi panel study.
CMAJ Open 2017 Apr 25;5(2):E315-e21. doi: 10.9778/cmajo.20160139.
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Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Quality of Care, Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Prevention, Quality Indicators (QIs)