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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

Obesity in Asia-Pacific

Published:

05 June 2024

Citation:

Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2024;3:e21.

Detection and Stabilisation of Vulnerable Plaques in the Coronary Arteries

Published:

05 June 2024

Citation:

Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2024;3:e20.

TCD-b and TTE-b in Suspected PFO

Published:

04 June 2024

Citation:

Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2024;3:e17.

Outcomes of CTO PCI in a Non-surgical Centre

Published:

09 May 2024

Citation:

Interventional Cardiology 2024;19:e05.