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

Effects of Pharmacotherapy for Smoking Cessation on LOX Index, a Cardiovascular Risk Marker

Citation:

European Cardiology Review 2017;12(2):96.

Impact of an Integral Assistance on the Management of Patients with Chronic Heart Diseases

Citation:

European Cardiology Review 2017;12(2):97.

Choice of Anticoagulation Therapy in Atrial Patients with Rate Control and Rhythm Control Strategy - Data from a Multicenter Real-life Registry

Citation:

European Cardiology Review 2017;12(2):109.

Inflammation Revisited: Atherosclerosis in The Post-CANTOS Era

Citation:

European Cardiology Review 2017;12(2):89–91