Does detection of carotid plaque affect physician behavior or motivate patients?
American heart journal Volume 154(6), December 2007
Conclusions: Ultrasound screening for carotid plaque in an office setting can alter physician treatment plans. Although the presence of plaque increased patient perception of cardiovascular risk, it did not motivate patients to make lifestyle changes.
Achado de placa na carótida motiva o médico a prescrever aspirina e estatina, mas não estimula de fato o paciente!
Motivação é o maior desafio no tratamento do risco cardio-vascular…