CARDIOVASCULAR HORIZON SCANNING Volume 4 Issue 1

Telehealth trial shows early success

Source: Department of Health

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Date of publication: December 2011

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: The Whole System Demonstrator (WSD) programme was established in 2008 to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of telehealth, and focused on heart disease, COPD and diabetes. It was the largest randomised controlled trial of telehealth in the world, covering three sites in the UK and 238 GP practices. This news item contains a link to the headline findings of the WSD programme, which were published on 5th December 2011 and show that telehealth can help to plan care for people with long-term conditions.

Length of publication: 1 webpage

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Reducing the population’s sodium intake: the UK Food Standards Agency’s salt reduction programme

Source: Public Health Nutrition, 2012, 15 (02) p. 254-261

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Date of publication: February 2012

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: The UK Food Standards Agency undertook a salt reduction programme between 2003 and 2010. Evaluation of the campaign showed that significant reductions in salt intake for certain foods had been achieved, and that public awareness had increased. Similar approaches are now being adopted in other countries.

Length of publication: 8 pages

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CVD risk assessment programmes 2012 – EHN position paper

Source: european heart network

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Date of publication: 9 January 2012

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: Reviews the effectiveness of CVD risk assessment programmes, and recommends that the European Commission propose  that all EU member states should implement national CVD risk assessment programmes, as part of a comprehensive EU CVD strategy.

Length of publication: 7 pages

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Diet, physical activity and cardiovascular disease prevention in Europe

Source: european heart network

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Date of publication: 23 November 2011

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: Reviews the progress made over the last 10 years, the scientific evidence on diet, physical activity and cardiovascular health, and proposes policy changes across Europe.

Length of publication: Full report 196 pages, summary 64 pages, briefing 4 pages

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Acknowledgement: National Heart Forum Briefing of the Year 2011

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CARDIOVASCULAR HORIZON SCANNING Volume 3 Issue 11

Cholesterol and a healthier nation: shared responsibility for better public health

Source: Heart UK

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Date of publication: 13 December 2011

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: This report makes 8 recommendations to ensure adequate funding for NHS Trusts to implement fully the NHS Health Check programme in order to help prevent early death caused by high cholesterol and other cardiovascular risk factors.

Length of publication: 24 pages

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Medicine for Managers: Coronary heart disease

Source: nhsManagers.net  Briefing 11 November 2011

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Date of publication: 11 November 2011

Publication type: Commentary 

In a nutshell: This is a briefing written by Dr Paul Lambden for NHS managers. 80% of deaths from CVD occur in patients not targeted in the current prevention strategy. Covers risk assessments, investigations and QOF points available.

Length of publication: 2 pages

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CARDIOVASCULAR HORIZON SCANNING Volume 3 Issue 10

Government plans to tackle obesity unveiled

Source: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence

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Date of publication: October 2011

Publication type: Press release

In a nutshell: NICE has announced that it will support local authorities by developing new public health guidance on working with local communities to prevent obesity. The NICE guidance is due to be published in November 2012. Guidance on the best practice principles for weight management services is also going to be developed, to help support effective commissioning of local weight management services. £14 million will be invested in the Change4Life programme, to encourage healthy eating and physical activity.

Length of publication: 1 webpage

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