MODIFICATION OF ANGINA PECTORIS RISK FACTORS IN THE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Abstract

The purpose of our research was to improve the quality of primary medical services provided to patients with angina pectoris. The research was based on the audit of medical services conducted at Kutaisi family medical center. Medical history/map of totally 75 patients were selected. The results of the conducted audit revealed that the quality of primary medical services provided to patients with angina pectoris, require serious improvement: It is necessary to increase the number of applications from the patients with arterial hypertension, that requires better develop calling system for patients, that will ensure their regular visits. As for the research on cardio protective diet, it is reported to reach 62% among patients, indicating, that the medical personal is not taking sufficient efforts. It is absolutely necessary to conduct lectures and educational campains for patients, at medical facilities about modifications of each risk factor causing arterial hypertension, non-dinamic lifestyle, smoking tobacco, excess weight, etc. It is vital to repeat audit in order to confirm effectiveness of the above measures taken.