1st Edition
Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Primary Care
216 Pages
by
CRC Press
216 Pages
by
CRC Press
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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the world. It is largely preventable, and can certainly be delayed by attention to established risk factors. Primary care is the natural and most appropriate location for cardiovascular prevention. This accessible and practical reference and everyday manual covers the organisation of prevention services, estimating risk and... Read more
Developments in cardiovascular disease prevention. Organization of prevention services in primary care. Risk factors, risk estimation, and guidelines. Hypertension. Lipid disorders and emerging risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerosis imaging and screening. Obesity and diet. Smoking. Exercise and rehabilitation. Diabetes and the heart.
Biography
Clive Handler, Gerry Coghlan
