Clinical Manual of Total Cardiovascular Risk

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, General
Cover of the book Clinical Manual of Total Cardiovascular Risk by Neil R. Poulter, Springer London
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Neil R. Poulter ISBN: 9781848002531
Publisher: Springer London Publication: December 15, 2008
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Neil R. Poulter
ISBN: 9781848002531
Publisher: Springer London
Publication: December 15, 2008
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

Over the last 10–20 years, there has been an increasing appreciation of the need to manage individual risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the context of overall cv risk rather than on the basis of the absolute level of any given risk factor. This approach has given rise to the misnomer “global risk” and gen- ated extensive “lip-service” around this more broad-minded approach to managing risk factors and the prevention of CVD. This short book was devised with the idea of providing a practical summary of the rationale for management based on estimated total CV risk and the various methods associated with so-doing. Practical issues are addressed including treatment thresholds and targets for the major risk factors on which we routinely intervene, and a brief descr- tion of the major means of these interventions is provided. Whilst a multifactorial approach to CV prevention is logical and reflects the pathophysiological processes which underpin the formation of athe- sclerosis, the evidence base to guide practice using estimated CV risk (“global risk”) as a threshold for intervention is essentially non-existent. Meanwhile, pending supportive evidence from randomized trials, prac- cal, pragmatic, and cost-effective approaches to preventing CVD, which is the current biggest contributor to global mortality and burden of disease, is urgently required. The hope is that this book may make a small contribution toward reducing the horrendous burden which CVD currently imposes on the world.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Over the last 10–20 years, there has been an increasing appreciation of the need to manage individual risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the context of overall cv risk rather than on the basis of the absolute level of any given risk factor. This approach has given rise to the misnomer “global risk” and gen- ated extensive “lip-service” around this more broad-minded approach to managing risk factors and the prevention of CVD. This short book was devised with the idea of providing a practical summary of the rationale for management based on estimated total CV risk and the various methods associated with so-doing. Practical issues are addressed including treatment thresholds and targets for the major risk factors on which we routinely intervene, and a brief descr- tion of the major means of these interventions is provided. Whilst a multifactorial approach to CV prevention is logical and reflects the pathophysiological processes which underpin the formation of athe- sclerosis, the evidence base to guide practice using estimated CV risk (“global risk”) as a threshold for intervention is essentially non-existent. Meanwhile, pending supportive evidence from randomized trials, prac- cal, pragmatic, and cost-effective approaches to preventing CVD, which is the current biggest contributor to global mortality and burden of disease, is urgently required. The hope is that this book may make a small contribution toward reducing the horrendous burden which CVD currently imposes on the world.

More books from Springer London

Cover of the book Tumours in Urology by Neil R. Poulter
Cover of the book Innovation in Product Design by Neil R. Poulter
Cover of the book Organic Solar Cells by Neil R. Poulter
Cover of the book Ultrasound and Carotid Bifurcation Atherosclerosis by Neil R. Poulter
Cover of the book Cellular and Molecular Biology of Atherosclerosis by Neil R. Poulter
Cover of the book Orthopedics of the Upper and Lower Limb by Neil R. Poulter
Cover of the book Sensing and Systems in Pervasive Computing by Neil R. Poulter
Cover of the book Quality Control Applications by Neil R. Poulter
Cover of the book Bladder Cancer by Neil R. Poulter
Cover of the book Guide to Computer Network Security by Neil R. Poulter
Cover of the book Urodynamics and the Evaluation of Female Incontinence by Neil R. Poulter
Cover of the book Interventional Treatment of Advanced Ischemic Heart Disease by Neil R. Poulter
Cover of the book Second-Generation High-Temperature Superconducting Coils and Their Applications for Energy Storage by Neil R. Poulter
Cover of the book Commercial-Industrial Cleaning, by Pressure-Washing, Hydro-Blasting and UHP-Jetting by Neil R. Poulter
Cover of the book Greening Airports by Neil R. Poulter
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy