Table 2 Reminders seen by the health professional, corresponding clinical condition, and the resolution
Reminder | Clinical condition | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
Control blood pressure | Arterial hypertension/Elevated cardiovascular risk | Most recent blood pressure reading within 1 year shows ≤140/90 mmHg or 150/95 mmHg, depending on cardiovascular risk status |
Control glycated hemoglobin | Type 2 diabetes mellitus | Most recent glycaemia test within 1 year shows HbA1c ≤ 8 % |
Control cholesterol | Cerebrovascular accident/ischemic heart disease | Most recent cholesterol test within 1 year shows LDL ≤120 mg/dl |
Screen for retinopathy | Type 2 diabetes mellitus | Record of thorough eye examination within past 2 years |
Encourage smoking cessation | Smoking habit | Last record says “non-smoker” |
Vaccinate for hepatitis B | Hepatitis C | Record of vaccination |
Treat with ACEI | Heart failure | Active ACEI/ARB prescription |
Treat with beta blockers | Heart failure/Ischemic heart disease | Active beta blockers prescription |
Treat with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs | Atrial fibrillation | Active prescription for antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs, as appropriate |
Treat with antiplatelet drugs | Cerebrovascular accident/Ischemic heart disease | Active antiplatelet prescription |