Chapter
The secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Abstract
Abstract Observational studies and clinical trials have shown that lower levels of risk factors in patients with established cardiovascular disease (CVD) can substantially reduce their risk of suffering recurrent vascular events. Efforts directed towards reducing further CV events in patients with established CVD are known as secondary prevention. This chapter reviews the epidemiological evidence for risk factor control, lifestyle changes, and …
Authors
Anand SS; Lonn E; Yusuf S
Book title
Coronary Heart Disease Epidemiology
Pagination
pp. 769-791
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
June 30, 2005
DOI
10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198525738.003.0045