Why is the primary prevention of CAD so important?
Primary prevention is critical, as it has been proven that at least 25% of those who die of CAD had no prior symptoms. Primary prevention involves modifying risk factors or preventing their development in order to delay or prevent new onset CAD. The ongoing monitoring of risk factors is also endorsed by a number of guidelines as primary prevention. Through ongoing monitoring, CAD and its risk factors can be identified at an earlier stage, enabling you to introduce preventative measures, and ultimately reduce the incidence of CAD among your patients.
