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 using guidelines, and examines each key area with extensive use of clinical case studies. It provides the information necessary to answer the concerns of patients on areas such as cholesterol, diet, exercise, alcohol, smoking and medication. General practitioners, practice nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians and pharmacists will find this book to be an essential aid to their daily work.

About the Author
respectively Consultant in Pulmonary Hypertension, Royal Free Hospital, London and Consultant Cardiologist, Highgate Hospital, London; Consultant Cardiologist, Director of the National Pulmonary Hypertension Unit, Royal Free Hospital, London

Reviews
'An easy reference' HEALTH SERVICE JOURNAL'Clear information that can be used effectively in the management of patients in primary care.' BOOKNEWS'An invaluable resource for nurses and other health professionals working in primary care.' NURSING STANDARD'Very comprehensive, clearly set out and the salient points can be picked out at a glance. A useful reference book to have in any consulting room.' JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY NURSING 'The authors present an extraordinarily clear discussion where there are conflicting guidelines, allowing clinicians to make informed choices depending upon the specific circumstances. This is a most useful reference for primary care providers.' DOODY'S REVIEW SERVICE



Book Information
ISBN 9781846191459
Author Clive Handler
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint CRC Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 476g