Cardiovascular diseases(CVD) account for nearly one third of all deaths world wide. Consequently the prevention of risk factors for CVD is public health priority in recent times. The available rehabilitation and preventive measures include lifestyle  modification, treatment with drug and intervention procedures. The appropriate application of risk assessment should result in a better quality of life for people with cardiovascular diseases and improve cost effectiveness of healthcare. The success of these measures depends laregely on the skills of patients in the daily management of their condition. The present study reveals that risk assessment can answer many questions in best therapeutic outcomes.