Study links cheap statin use with poor outcomes
Practices using a high proportion of cheap statins tend to have poorer clinical outcomes, a study of...
Case Study - Cardiac symptoms of unusual origin
A rare cause of heart problems in a teenager posed an initial diagnostic problem for Dr Keith Barnar...
Journals Watch - Gallstones, H1N1 and cancer
Too busy to read all the journals? Let Dr Sally Hope keep you up to date with the latest research....
Journals club - Aspirin for primary prevention
Curriculum statement 15.1 Cardiovascular problem...
Clinical Review - Cardiac rehabilitation
Contributed by Professor Bob Lewin, professor of rehabilitation, British Heart Foundation Care and E...
NICE says NHS could save £800m if guidance is followed
The NHS could save up to £800m if PCTs supported implementation of NICE guidance more fully, a revie...
MIMS celebrates 50 years of helping primary care practitioners
MIMS, the monthly prescribing reference for primary care professionals, celebrates its 50th annivers...
Best hypertension predictor is large waist
Having a large waist circumference is the most significant predictor of hypertension, say Greek rese...
Cut systolic BP targets for heart failure risk patients
Systolic BP targets for patients with any risk factors for heart failure should be lowered to 130mmH...
The Basics - Hypertension
Hypertension must be managed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, writes Dr Raj Thakkar....
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