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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 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedMills J, O'Dowd N
AHRQ Author: Mills J
Healthy diet and physical activity for cardiovascular disease prevention in adults with cardiovascular risk factors.
This “Putting Prevention into Practice: An Evidence Based Approach” paper is a case study with questions and answers related to healthy diet and physical activity for cardiovascular disease prevention in adults with cardiovascular risk factors.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Mills J, O'Dowd N .
Healthy diet and physical activity for cardiovascular disease prevention in adults with cardiovascular risk factors.
Am Fam Physician 2021 Oct 1;104(4):411-12..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Prevention, Lifestyle Changes, Risk, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Case Study
Tracer H, Welch R
AHRQ Author: Tracer H
Screening for atrial fibrillation with electrocardiography.
This case study describes a 67-year-old woman with hypertension who neither drinks nor smokes and is moderately physically active. Her brother has recently been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and she requests an electrocardiograph (ECG) to be screened herself for this condition. The case study questions are based on USPSTF recommendations for screening for atrial fibrillation with electrocardiography.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Tracer H, Welch R .
Screening for atrial fibrillation with electrocardiography.
Am Fam Physician 2019 Mar 15;99(6):383-84..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Screening, Prevention, Evidence-Based Practice, Case Study, Guidelines
Tracer H, Jadotte YT
AHRQ Author: Tracer H
Screening for cardiovascular disease risk with electrocardiography.
This paper presents a case study, along with questions and answers, related to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations for screening for cardiovascular disease risk with electrocardiography.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Tracer H, Jadotte YT .
Screening for cardiovascular disease risk with electrocardiography.
Am Fam Physician 2018 Sep 15;98(6):375-76..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Cardiovascular Conditions, Screening, Risk, Prevention, Guidelines, Evidence-Based Practice, Case Study