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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

Clinical Utility of Blood Natriuretic Peptide Levels

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US Cardiology 2005;2(1):1-8

Current Thinking in Acute Congestive Heart Failure and Pulmonary Edema

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US Cardiology 2004;1(1):1-6

The Role of Myocardial Perfusion Imaging in the Clinical Evaluation of CAD

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US Cardiology 2006;3(2):68–72

Treating the Common Dyslipidemia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes—Insights from FIELD on the Effects of Fenofibrate on CVD Risk

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US Cardiology 2006;3(1):21–6