Recording of cardiovascular risk factors by general practitioners in patients with schizophrenia

Recording of cardiovascular risk factors by general practitioners in patients with schizophrenia

Abstract Background Patients with schizophrenia and related disorders (SRD) are more predisposed to having cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) compared to the general population due to a combination of lifestyle factors and exposure to antipsychotic medications. We aimed to analyse the documentation...

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Main Authors: Mª Carmen Castillejos, Carlos Martín-Pérez, Antonio García-Ruiz, Fermín Mayoral-Cleries, Berta Moreno-Küstner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Annals of General Psychiatry
Subjects:
Cardiovascular disorders
Medical comorbidity
Mental health
Primary care
Severe mental illness
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12991-020-00284-5

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