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Lipid modification - primary and secondary CVD prevention - Management
What other measures should I consider for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease?
- Manage other modifiable risk factors, such as smoking, high blood pressure, and obesity.
- Manage secondary causes of dyslipidaemia (e.g. hypothyroidism).
- Prescribe appropriate antiplatelet treatment.
- Provide lifestyle and dietary advice such as increased physical activity, reduction of alcohol consumption, and adoption of a cardioprotective diet.
- For further information, see the CKS topic on CVD risk assessment and management.
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