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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

Anaemia in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy - Prevalence, Causes and Clinical Consequences

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European Cardiovascular Disease 2007;3(1):80–2

Bosentan in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Associated with Congenital Heart Disease (Congenital Cardiac Shunts)

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European Cardiovascular Disease 2007;3(1):113–4

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prevention Across Europe

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European Cardiovascular Disease 2007;3(2):14–9

Cerebrovascular Protection by New Antihypertensive Drugs

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European Cardiovascular Disease 2006;2(2):14–6