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Statins and LDL Cholesterol. Questionnaire conducted by Topala Nadina Georgeta (Limassol Cardiology Center)
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1
How old are you?
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<20 years
20-30 years
30-40 years
40-50 years
>50 years
2
Your gender:
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Male
Female
3
Weight (kg):
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<45 kg
45-60 kg
60-95 kg
> 95 kg
4
Family history of cardiovascular diseases:
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YES
NO
Don't know
5
Have you been diagnosed with high LDL cholesterol levels?
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Yes
No
6
If yes, how long have you been diagnosed with high LDL cholesterol?
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Less than 1 year
1-3 years
More than 3 years
I was not diagnosed
7
How often do you monitor your cholesterol levels?
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Monthly
Every 3 months
Every 6 months
Annually
I do not monitor it
8
What was your last recorded LDL cholesterol level?
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Below 100 mg/dL
Between 100-129 mg/dL
Between 130-159 mg/dL
Above 160 mg/dL
I don't know
9
Are you currently on statin treatment to lower your LDL cholesterol?
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yes
no
10
If yes, how long have you been taking statins?
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Less than 6 months
6-12 months
More than 1 year
I don't take statins
11
What type of statin are you using?
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Atorvastatin
Rosuvastatin
Simvastatin
Others
12
Have you experienced any side effects while taking statins?
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yes
no
13
If yes, what side effects have you experienced?
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Muscle pain
Digestive problems
Headaches
Liver issues
Others
No side effects
14
Do you believe statin treatment has been effective in reducing your LDL cholesterol?
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Yes
Partially
No
I don't know
15
Do you currently smoke?
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yes
no
16
How often do you consume alcohol?
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Daily
Weekly
Occasionally
Never
17
Are you following a specific diet to lower your cholesterol?
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yes
no
18
If yes, what type of diet are you following?
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Low in saturated fats
High in fiber
Mediterranean
Other
I don't follow a diet
19
How often do you exercise?
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Daily
3-5 times a week
Once a week
Rarely
Never
20
Do you often feel stressed?
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Yes
Rarely
Never
Sometimes
21
Have you been diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease?
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yes
no
22
If yes, what type of cardiovascular condition do you have?
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Coronary artery disease
Hypertension
Arrhythmia
Stroke
Heart failure
Others
I don't have
23
Have you had a heart attack?
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yes
no
24
If you have been diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease, do you believe it is related to high LDL cholesterol?
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yes
partially
no
I don't know
25
Besides statins, are you taking any other medications to control LDL cholesterol?
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yes
no
26
If yes, what other medications are you using?
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Fibrates
PCSK9 inhibitors
Omega-3 supplements
Other
I don't use any
27
Have you discussed alternative methods to lower your cholesterol, such as lifestyle changes, with your doctor?
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yes
no
28
What preventive measures do you believe are most effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases related to high LDL cholesterol?
You can choose more than one answer.
Adopting a healthy diet
Increasing physical activity
Using medications (e.g., statins)
Quitting smoking
Reducing stress
Weight management
Limiting alcohol consumption
All of the above
Others
29
How has statin treatment affected your quality of life?
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Significantly improved my quality of life
Moderately improved my quality of life
Has not affected my quality of life
Negatively impacted my quality of life
I don't know / Can't assess
30
What other aspects related to statin use and LDL cholesterol management do you consider important?
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Regular monitoring of side effects
Ongoing collaboration with the doctor
Adopting a healthy lifestyle along with treatment
Increasing awareness about the risks of high LDL cholesterol
Other
31
What aspect of managing LDL cholesterol do you find most challenging?
You can choose more than one answer.
Maintaining a healthy diet
Sticking to a regular exercise routine
Following the medication regimen
Regular cholesterol monitoring
Managing side effects of treatment
Other
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