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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a significant and ever-growing problem in the UK, accounting for nearly one-third of all deaths and leading to significant morbidity. Globally CVD accounts for 31% of mortality, mainly from heart disease and cerebrovascular accident.

The burden of CVD can be ameliorated by careful risk modification and primary prevention is an important priority for all developers of health policy. Strong consensus exists between international guidelines regarding the necessity of smoking cessation, weight optimisation and exercise, although guidelines have slightly different approaches to hypertension and vary considerably regarding their approach to optimal lipid profile, which remains a contentious issue.

Articles

Increasing Awareness of and Concern About Contrast-induced Nephropathy

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US Cardiology 2005;2(1):140-4

Atherosclerosis Plaque Imaging and Characterization Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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US Cardiology 2005;2(1):129-32

Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Metabolic Syndrome—Impact of Insulin Resistance on Lipids, Hypertension, and the Development of Diabetes and Cardiac Events

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US Cardiology 2005;2(1):35–8

American Heart Association's Shared Focus is Critical to Achieving its Goals Faster

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US Cardiology 2005;2(1):18–9