Prevention & Chronic Conditions

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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

Novel Treatments for Cardiovascular Disease

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US Cardiology Review 2017;11(2):98–104.

Advances in Coronary Physiology: Update for 2017

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US Cardiology Review 2017;11(2):80–5.

Influence of Race in the Association of Diabetes and Heart Failure

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US Cardiology Review 2018;12(1):17–21.

PCSK9 Inhibitors in Clinical Practice

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US Cardiology Review 2017;11(2):105–9.