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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

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Left Main and Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease - A Review of Strategies

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Interventional Cardiology 2012;7(2):86–90

Acute Coronary Syndrome in Pre- and Post-partum Women – A Review

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Interventional Cardiology Review 2013;8(1):8–13

Application in Hypertension of Renal Sympathetic Denervation - A Review

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Interventional Cardiology Review 2013;8(2):124-6

Catheter-based Renal Sympathetic Denervation - Long-term Symplicity™ Renal Denervation Clinical Evidence, New Data and Future Perspectives

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Interventional Cardiology Review 2013;8(2):118-23