Prevention & Chronic Conditions

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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

Stroke Prophylaxis by Percutaneous Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale and Left Atrial Appendage

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Interventional Cardiology 2011;6(1):67–70

Treatment of Bifurcation Coronary Artery Disease with the Dedicated Cappella Sideguard® Stent

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Interventional Cardiology 2011;6(1):25–7

Development of a Science-based Drug-eluting Balloon

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Interventional Cardiology 2011;6(1):53–5

Foreword

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Interventional Cardiology 2009;4(1):11