Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Recent Developments

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Amongst non-communicable diseases, cardiovascular disorders are the leading cause of fatality in both developed and developing nations. The range of risk factors is extensive, and their consideration is crucial to avoid the first and recurring episodes of myocardial infarction, stroke or peripheral vascular disease which may prove fatal or disabling. This book presents researches recently undertaken regarding cardiovascular factors covering major issues such as hypertension - a risk factor among adult population, hostility and other forms of negative effects, theoretical identification of behavioral risk factors and the effects of dietary fiber. This book will be a valuable source of information for medical students and practitioners.