Cardiovascular Risk Factor Management Performance in Canada and the United States: A Systematic Review

Background Comparative cardiovascular risk factor care across North America is unknown. We aimed to determine current performance in Canada and the United States (US). Methods A systematic review was conducted of Medline and EMBASE (to June 1, 2014). Eligible studies reported on screening, awareness, treatment, or control rates for hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, and smoking. Categorical performance ‘ratings’ on the basis of the most...