Cardiovascular Lipid Risk Factors and Rate of Cardiovascular Events After Myocardial Revascularization

Abstract

Background: Coronary heart disease is a public health problem, and the leading cause of premature death in Europe and worldwide. There is epidemiological evidence that the control of cardiovascular risk factors following myocardial revascularization remains suboptimal.

The Utility of CardioMEMS, a Wireless Hemodynamic Monitoring System in Reducing Heart Failure Related Hospital Readmissions

“…The prevalence of cardiovascular disease is increasing worldwide due to the aging of the population, 1 higher prevalence of risk factors (obesity, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension), 1 , 2 and advances in revascularization therapy. 3 . According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.…”