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
Flu vaccination can prevent cardiovascular events and promote healthy ageing
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PRACTICE
Flu vaccination can prevent cardiovascular events and promote healthy ageing
Wednesday 29 August 2018, 01:00 AM

Influenza vaccine uptake by patients with heart disease is too low
VACCINES
The effect of influenza vaccinations on preventing cardiovascular events in older people has been shown to be equivalent in size to other preventive measures, such as statins and antihypertensives
Key points, Influenza infection can trigger acute myocardial infarction and stroke.
Vaccination is a preventive intervention against cardiovascular disease.
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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