Tag: cardiovascular disease

Are statins effective for primary prevention in people with low cardiovascular risk?

This article was published in Medical Observer. The article is also available on the Medical Observer website (may need registration).

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Comment: Viewing Catalyst’s cholesterol programs through the sceptometer

This was a comment to the online article, “Viewing Catalyst’s cholesterol programs through the sceptometer“, written by Dr Justin Coleman, published on The Conversation on 4 November 2013.  This was an interesting perspective offered by a clinical general practitioner following the rather problematic Catalyst program on cholesterol and statins. Great article Justin! I agree with most …

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Do calcium supplements increase the risk of myocardial infarction?

This article was published in Medical Observer. The article is also available on the Medical Observer website (may need registration).

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Absolute cardiovascular disease risk: Assessment and Early Intervention

This lecture revised for 2013 and was first delivered to medical students in the Phase 2: Society and Health term on 8 March 2013, at the University of New South Wales.

Absolute cardiovascular disease risk assessment and early intervention

This revised lecture was first given to medical students in the Phase 2: Society and Health term on 5 March 2012, at the University of New South Wales. Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment & Early Intervention (Lecture) on Prezi

Hypertension

This lecture on the assessment and management of hypertension in general practice was given to GP registrars on 17 August 2011, at the GP Synergy Liverpool Office. This presentation is in PDF format and is hosted by Google Drive.