Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Calcium score test provides more personalised CVD risk assessment
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Calcium score test provides more personalised CVD risk assessment
Wednesday 27 September 2023, 12:15 AM

CT calcium score test showing calcium in the left main stem and proximal left coronary artery branches [Image: Supplied]
Consultant cardiologist Chris Ellis discusses how to help patients understand their cardiovascular risk and make more informed decisions about preventive measures
Key points, Conventional cardiovascular disease risk guidelines inadvertently reassure some patients who are actually at high risk of CVD events.
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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