Multiple risk factor interventions for primary prevention of coronary heart disease

Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, issue 1

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Date of publication: January 2011

Publication type: Systematic review

In a nutshell: The evidence from this Cochrane systematic review suggests that multiple risk factor interventions using counselling and educational methods to change behaviour do not reduce coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality and morbidity. However, they may be effective in reducing mortality in high-risk hypertensive and diabetic populations. It concludes that health promotion interventions have limited use in general populations.

Length of publication: 175 pages

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The association of breast arterial calcification and coronary heart disease

Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2011, 117 (2 part 1) p. 233-241

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Date of publication: February 2011

Publication type: Research

In a nutshell: The objective of this study was to determine whether mammography could be an early prediction tool for the development of coronary heart disease (CHD). The study found that the presence of breast arterial calcifications on mammograms indicated a significantly increased risk of developing CHD or a stroke, and could therefore be used as a marker.

Length of publication: 9 pages

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