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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

A Review of the Antihypertensive and Renal-protective Effects of Irbesartan

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US Cardiology 2010;7(2):25–33

Behavioral Medicine for Patients with Heart Disease - The Case of Depression and Cardiac Rehabilitation

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US Cardiology 2010;7(2):55–60

Cardiovascular Disparities - Bridging Cardiovascular Health Promotion

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US Cardiology 2011;8(1):19–23.

International Normalized Range Monitoring for Anticoagulated Patients at Home

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US Cardiology 2008;5(1):22–5