This epidemiological and observational study is aimed to assess cardiovascular risk (CVR) by investigating the prevalence of CVR factors (CVRF), target organ damage (TOD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in general population of the sanitary area of Toledo.
Epidemiological and observational study that is analyzing a sample from the general population aged 18 years or older, randomly selected from a database of sanitary cards stratified by age and gender. Clinical history, physical examination and complementary tests are being performed. Total blood and serum samples are being frozen (-85ºC) for future genetic studies. The biobank is currently being registered at the "Virgen de la Salud" hospital of Toledo. CVR is assessed by SCORE scale calibrated for Spanish population and the Framingham Heart Study scale. Patients will be periodically visited, with a minimum follow-up of 5 years. Standard statistical analysis will be performed.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
3,125
This is an observational study. No specific diagnostic or therapeutic procedure will be performed due to the study.
Avenida de Irlanda, 12, 2º A
Toledo, Spain
RECRUITINGAssess cardiovascular risk of the study population
Cardiovascular risk will be determined according to SCORE scale calibrated for Spanish population and the Framingham Heart Study scale.
Time frame: December 2020
Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors
To assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors
Time frame: December 2020
Prevalence of cardiovascular disease
To assess the prevalence of cardiovascular disease
Time frame: December 2020
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