Increasing cardiovascular risk assessment in first degree relatives of patients with premature heart disease: An RCT [ 2009 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Nigel Stocks (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Philip Tideman ,  Prof Philip Ryan

Brief description Family history is a risk factor for ischaemic heart disease (IHD), especially if the history includes early onset disease. Families share both genetic and environmental risk factors, many of which can be modified to reduce the risk of heart disease. The aim of this project is to trial an intervention to promote heart disese risk assessment among the relatives of patients with premature heart disease. This is a first step toward prevention of heart disease in these families.

Funding Amount $AUD 113,972.80

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant