Risk assessment in the prevention of cardiovascular disease in low-resource settings

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence is increasing in low- and middle-income countries. Total risk assessment is key to prevention. Methods: Studies and guidelines published between 1990 and 2013 were sought using Medline database, PubMed, and World Health Organization report sheets...

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Main Authors: Sandra N. Ofori, Osaretin J. Odia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-05-01
Series:Indian Heart Journal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0019483215002370