Life and all its demands can be relentless. We all need times to press the pause button to refresh and bring our hearts into balance.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. In an effort to reduce the burden of this disease, both the American Heart Association (AHA) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) have released guidelines for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in women. Although there are some similarities between the two sets of guidelines,… Continue reading A Comparison of American and European Guidelines for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Low-value cardiovascular care refers to tests, procedures, and treatments that provide no or minimal benefit to patients. In some cases, low-value care can even cause harm. Low-value care is a problem because it wastes resources and drives up healthcare costs. It can also lead to unnecessary anxiety and distress for patients. Fortunately, there are steps… Continue reading Strategies to Reduce Low-Value Cardiovascular Care
