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The time is now: Achieving FH paediatric screening across Europe – The Prague D...
Bedlington, Nicole; Abifadel, Marianne; Beger, Birgit; Bourbon, Mafalda; Bueno, Héctor; Ceska, Richard; Cillíková, Kristýna; Cimická, ZdenkaFamilial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is severely under-recognized, under-diagnosed and under-treated in Europe, leading to a significantly higher risk of premature cardiovascular diseases in those affected. FH stands for inherited, very high cholesterol and affects 1:300 individuals regardless of their age, race, sex, and lifestyle, making it the most common inherited metabolic disorder and a non-modifiable card...
Paediatric familial hypercholesterolaemia screening in Europe: public policy ba...
Gidding, Samuel S.; Wiegman, Albert; Groselj, Urh; Freiberger, Tomas; Peretti, Noel; Dharmayat, Kanika I.; Daccord, Magdalena; Bedlington, NicolaFamilial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is under-recognized and under-treated in Europe leading to significantly higher risk for premature heart disease in those affected. As treatment beginning early in life is highly effective in preventing heart disease and cost-effective in these patients, screening for FH is crucial. It has therefore now been recognized by the European Commission Public Health Best Practice Po...
EAPC core curriculum for preventive cardiology
Wilhelm, Matthias; Abreu, Ana; Adami, Paolo Emilio; Ambrosetti, Marco; Antonopoulou, Maria; Biffi, Alessandro; Cavarretta, Elena; D'Ascenzi, FlavioPreventive cardiology encompasses the whole spectrum of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention, at individual and population level, through all stages of life. This includes promotion of cardiovascular (CV) health, management of individuals at risk of developing CVD, and management of patients with established CVD, through interdisciplinary care in different settings. Preventive cardiology addresses all aspect...
Healthy lifestyle interventions to combat noncommunicable disease : a novel non...
Arena, Ross; Guazzi, Marco; Lianov, Liana; Whitsel, Laurie; Berra, Kathy; Lavie, Carl J.; Kaminsky, Leonard; Williams, Mark; Hivert, Marie-FranceNoncommunicable diseases (NCDs) have become the primary health concern for most countries around the world. Currently, more than 36 million people worldwide die from NCDs each year, accounting for 63% of annual global deaths; most are preventable. The global financial burden of NCDs is staggering, with an estimated 2010 global cost of $6.3 trillion (US dollars) that is projected to increase to $13 trillion by 2...