Cardiovascular continuum: the role of the family doctor in prevention of cardiovascular diseases
Chopeĭ, I.V.; Rosul, M.M.; Hechko, M.M.; Chubirko, K.I.; Korabel'shchykova, M.O.; Ivan'o, N.V.
Wiadomosci Lekarskie 67(2 Pt 2): 243-247
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-5147 PMID: 25796837 Document Number: 675336
Cardiovascular diseases are the cause of premature death, but the lifestyle modifications, struggle with the major cardiovascular risk factors can significantly reduce the incidence of coronary events, cerebral vascular lesions and the latter of peripheral arteries. In everyday practice, the elimination of risk factors by the family doctor should be a mandatory part of prevention and treatment programs.