Friday, February 1, 2008

Outcome Measures for Coronary Artery Disease

  • Maintain reasonable weight:
         BMI 22-27 or attain individually prescribed weight reduction goals
         BMI = 27-30, weight reduction measures may be indicated
         Serum albumin > 3.5 g/dl
         Smaller waist circumference, if appropriate
  • Achieve recommended lipid levels per ATP III Guidelines (NCEP)
  • Maintain/improve functional status
  • Increase levels of physical activity

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