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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

Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus

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European Cardiovascular Disease 2006;2(1):21–4

Improving the Quality of Care Following an Acute Cardiac Event

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US Cardiology 2009;6(2):79–82

New Developments in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

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European Cardiovascular Disease 2006;2(2):1–3

NT-BNP in Stable Coronary Artery Disease

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European Cardiovascular Disease 2006;2(2):1–4