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
Healthy diet and exercise not always enough to prevent blockages in ageing arteries
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Healthy diet and exercise not always enough to prevent blockages in ageing arteries
Wednesday 11 March 2020, 12:00 AM

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Cardiologist Chris Ellis reviews the benefits of secondary prevention medications for lowering cardiovascular risk in a patient with a history of stenoses
Key points, A healthy lifestyle is important for lowering cardiovascular risk, but thousands of genes and environmental factors can contribute to atherosclerosis.
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