Abstract
Hypertension and dyslipidaemia are two cardiovascular risk factors that often co-occur. This may even be the case in relatively young people.
There is evidence that early simultaneous control of these risk factors potentiates patient benefit. However, particularly in younger individuals, low adherence to the management of cardiovascular risk factors is encountered.
The adherence to recommended pharmacological as well as non-pharmacological interventions can be improved by proper doctor-patient communication, such as communicating cardiovascular risk to patients using the vascular age concept. A simple pharmacotherapy regimen utilizing fixed drug combinations is an important tool for increasing adherence.
Examples of communication between a doctor and a patient with hypertension and dyslipidaemia can be an inspiration.