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The EUROASPIRE audits of risk factor control have indicated that, even in those
with established coronary heart disease, risk factor control remains poor. We
therefore analysed the EUROASPRE III data set to establish the factors associated
with success or failure in risk factor control in order to inform future risk
factor management strategies. University education, attendance at a specialist
cardiology clinic, and participation in a cardiac rehabilitation programme were
associated with improved risk factor control. Risk factor control was poorer in
women, those with diabetes, and those undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery
as opposed to medical therapy or percutaneous coronary intervention. Increasing
age, depression, and anxiety were not associated with poorer risk factor control.

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