January 13, 2012
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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Posted by BlackpoolLib
December 13, 2011
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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Posted by BlackpoolLib
February 10, 2011
Source: BMJ 2011; 342:d442 (Online First)
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Date of publication: February 2011
Publication type: Research
In a nutshell: The Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP) was implemented as an intervention to reduce morbidity from cardiovascular disease among older adults in 39 communities in Canada. This collaborative, community-based health promotion and prevention programme was found to reduce cardiovascular morbidity at a population level.
Length of publication: 8 pages
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Posted by stockportvic
October 7, 2010
Source: British Journal of Healthcare Computing and Information Management
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Date of publication: 16th September 2010
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: Reports on US research which cautions that the Framingham model, when used in a simplified form as a points-based clinical tool, has been shown to significantly over-estimate CVD risk in many, and under-estimate in some. There is a risk that significant numbers of patients may have been under- or over-treated through having been incorrectly assessed. The original model, although more complex, is much more accurate, and should be used in preference to the points-based tool.
Length of publication: 1 web page
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Posted by BlackpoolLib
August 11, 2010
Source: NHS Improvement – Heart
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Date of publication: July 2010
Publication type: Best Practice
In a nutshell: Presentations from this National Learning Network event include social marketing, and examples of good practice from NHS Islington and NHS Lambeth.
Length of publication: 1 web page plus
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Posted by BlackpoolLib
August 10, 2010
Source: Evidentia issue 15 May/June 2010
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Date of publication: May/June 2010
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: A recent review in the Canadian Medical Association journal showed that, although they have universal access to healthcare, there are clear differences in cardiovascular risk profiles between the white, South Asian, Chinese and black populations of Ontario. There may be implications for future planning.
Length of publication: 1 web page
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Acknowledgement: Canadian Medical Association Journal
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Posted by BlackpoolLib
July 6, 2010
Source: E-Health Insider Primary Care
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Date of publication: 18th June 2010
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: 24 GP practices in Birmingham have been using text messaging to invite patients to attend for their NHS Health Check. A 44% success rate has been achieved so far from 1850 referrals.
Length of publication: 1 web page
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Posted by BlackpoolLib
May 11, 2010
Source: Herald Scotland, 29th April 2010
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Date of publication: April 2010
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: Guidelines launched in Scotland last month specify that all patients aged 40 and over should be invited to have their blood pressure tested every five years. The standards also state that GPs should check whether their patients are smokers every two years. The manadatory guidelines focus on preventing heart disease, but patients who have developed heart disease will also be given a variety of options to help improve their health under the new standard of care.
Length of publication: 1 webpage
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Acknowledgement: National Heart Forum
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Posted by stockportvic
April 14, 2010
Source: British Journal of General Practice, 2010, 60 (573) p. 137-143
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Date of publication: April 2010
Publication type: Research
In a nutshell: A randomised controlled trial involving 19 general practices in England. A system of automated electronic reminders, called E-Nudge, was tested for its effects on cardiovascular events and risk estimation. The study found that electronic reminders can increase the visibility of patients at risk.
Length of publication: 7 pages
Some important notes: You will need an NHS Athens username and password to access this article. Please contact your local NHS library if you cannot access the full text. Follow this link to find your local NHS library.
Acknowledgement: IngentaConnect
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Posted by stockportvic
April 9, 2010
Source: Preventive medicine, 2010, 50 (1-2) p. 35-44
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Date of publication: January-February 2010
Publication type: Research
In a nutshell: This study was a cluster-randomised controlled trial involving 25 practices and 615 patients in the Netherlands. An intervention by the practice nurse aimed to involve patients in cardiovascular risk management in order to see if lifestyles improved over the short term. The study showed that patients’ risk perception, anxiety and satisfaction with communication all improved, although lifestyle outcomes did not.
Length of publication: 10 pages
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Acknowledgement: ScienceDirect
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Posted by stockportvic
April 9, 2010
Source: BBC
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Date of publication: 11 March 2010
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: Research carried out in Lubeck, Germany revealed that doctors are not always setting correct targets for patients for lowering cholesterol. The perception of patient risk is key. It is thought that the findings may apply more widely across Europe.
Length of publication: 1 web page
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS library if you cannot access the full text. Follow this link to find your local NHS library.
Acknowledgement: European Heart Journal
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Posted by BlackpoolLib
February 9, 2010
Source: NHS Westminster
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Date of publication: 30th January 2010
Publication type: Press release
In a nutshell: Lord Darzi has unveiled England’s biggest cardiovascular disease prevention programme. This is a collaboration between NHS Westminster, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, MyAction and Central West London Community Services. Initiatives include Vascular Risk Assessment, the innovative nurse-led multi-disciplinary MyAction prevention programme, and Community Cardiac Teams.
Length of publication: 1 webpage
Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS library if you cannot access the full text. Follow this link to find your local NHS library.
Acknowledgement: Cardiac Rehab UK, issue 16, January 2010, p 7
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