Prevention of cardiovascular disease in a rural general practice.

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) prophylaxis in general practice, especially in rural areas, is a major organizational challenge.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of CVD risk factors in the studied population, and to identify the effect of the number of planned prophylactic consultations on selected clinical parameters, risk factors, and total cardiovascular risk on the SCORE scale (Systemic Coronary Risk Evaluation).

Materials And Method: The study included patients of a rural general practice, aged 35-55 years, with at least one modifiable CVD risk factor.