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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

Valve-in-valve Procedure Using Cerebral Protection

Published:

02 February 2021

Citation:

Interventional Cardiology Review 2021;16(Suppl 1):1–4.

Antegrade Chronic Total Occlusion Strategies

Published:

29 June 2020

Citation:

Interventional Cardiology Review 2020;15:e08.

ISCHEMIA Trial and the Significance of MI

Published:

22 October 2020

Citation:

Interventional Cardiology Review 2020;15:e14.

Patent Foramen Ovale Closure: State of the Art

Published:

24 November 2020

Citation:

Interventional Cardiology Review 2020;15:e15.