Cardiovascular medicine

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Cardiovascular medicine videos

Highlights from ESC – a UK primary care perspective

10 November 2023

Professor Terry McCormack and Dr Devin Gray recap some of the new evidence presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 2023 congress with the greatest impact on primary care: a head-to-head comparison of statins, bempedoic acid for reducing LDL cholesterol, and managing the ongoing cardiovascular risks in patients living with, or who have recovered from, cancer.

World Thrombosis Day – how can this impact cardiovascular disease prevention?

12 October 2023

Join Dr Giulia Simini as she discusses the aims of the World Thrombosis Day campaign and the resources it offers for healthcare professionals and patients. She also outlines the role of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis in the development of young professionals in the field.

QOF indicators for CVD prevention

8 August 2023

Join Dr Martin Godfrey and Dr Jim Moore as they discuss the topic of cardiovascular management in primary care, highlighting the review of the 2023 Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators published by the NHS, cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and less-explored areas of therapy.