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Your Organisational Guidance
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Évaluation du risque cardiovasculaire en première lignePublished by: Domus MedicaLast published: 2010Cardiovasculaire risicobepaling in de eerste lijnPublished by: Domus MedicaLast published: 2020A reduced intake of saturated fats and cholesterol should be advised, as well as increased consumption of dietary fibre, complex carbohydrates, and unsaturated and monounsaturated fats.[31]
Aerobic exercise, at least 3 times per week, is recommended. US and European guidelines now recommend 150-300 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise, or 75-150 minutes per week of high-intensity exercise, in primary and secondary cardiovascular prevention.[41][58]
In the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that patients on statins are encouraged to notify their healthcare professional immediately about any of the following symptoms of liver problems: unusual fatigue or weakness, loss of appetite, upper belly pain, dark-coloured urine, or yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes.[137]
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