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Improve detection of raised cholesterol (and other CVD risk factors)

  • As part of identifying and assessing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, NICE guidance (CG181) advises assessing patient readiness to make changes to their lifestyle including smoking (BRF-001), diet (BRF-002), physical activity (BRF-003) and alcohol consumption (BRF-004).
  • For signposting to relevant NICE guidelines/ quality standards relating to detection of hyperlipidaemia as a source of potential improvement actions, see below.