Vnitr Lek 1992, 38(7):693-695
[How knowledgeable are Czech physicians regarding risk factors for ischemic heart disease?].
- Subkatedra kardiologie ILF, Praha-Krc.
Klíčová slova: Adult; Czechoslovakia; Educational Status; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Myocardial Ischemia, etiology, ; Physicians; Risk Factors; Surveys and Questionnaires
The authors present the results of an enquiry made by means of questionnaires in which 298 physicians participated. The enquiry was focused on risk factors of ischaemic heart disease. 41.8% physicians did not know their cholesterol level, 22.1% admitted that they smoked and another 17.8% were ex-smokers. Only half the physicians indicate dietetic treatment of hypercholesterolaemia when the blood level is 6.2 mmol/l. These and other data in the paper indicate that behaviour and knowledge of physicians as regards prevention of cardiovascular diseases most be substantially improved.
Keywords: Adult; Czechoslovakia; Educational Status; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Myocardial Ischemia /etiology/; Physicians; Risk Factors; Surveys and Questionnaires
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