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Latest: Heart valve disease: practical guidance for primary care
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An educational workshop at the 2017 Issues & Answers conference highlighted heart valve disease and the important role of primary care in its effective management. Across the UK approximately 1.5 million people >65 years are currently affected by the disease numbers predicted to more than double to 3.3 million by 2056.
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Normal BMI but central obesity increases CVD risk
Belly fat, even in people who are not otherwise overweight, is bad for the heart, according to results from the Mayo Clinic presented at the recent EuroPrevent 2018 congress.
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Study suggests diabetes may be five separate diseases
A fascinating new study from Sweden and Finland suggests that diabetes is actually five separate diseases and treatment could be tailored for each type. Study authors suggest these findings will usher in a new era of personalised medicine for diabetes.
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The 2017 ESC/EACTS Guidelines For VHD Management
ESC/EACTS guidelines for Valvular Heart Disease (VHD) management were updated in 2017 and has since impacted individual patient suitability for Aortic Stenosis treatment. A visual summary of the latest VHD management guidelines is now available.
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