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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

Best Treatment of Saphenous Vein Graft Lesions

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Interventional Cardiology 2010;5:46–50

Blood Pressure Lowering for the Prevention of Stroke Recurrence

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European Cardiology 2010;6(1):37–40

Cardiac Computed Tomography - Cardiologists and Radiologists - Together Is Better for Patients

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European Cardiology 2009;5(2):23–7

Cardiac Tamponade as a Rare Form of Presentation of Rheumatic Carditis

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American Heart Hospital Journal 2010;8(1):55–7