Resolving gaps and challenges for health policy to protect the heart and circulation: London 7th December 2017 at RIBA

Diseases of the heart and circulation are the commonest preventable cause of disability and death in the UK and elsewhere in the developed world. Heart and circulatory disorders are also rapidly overtaking communicable diseases as serious health problems in less

Policy to reduce preventable disorders of the heart and circulation: London, 7th December 2017

Venus: Lutyens Room, Royal Institute of British Architects, 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD Policy makers are taking an increasing interest in encouraging lifestyle approaches aimed at reducing the incidence and severity of serious disorders of the heart and circulation.

Preventing stroke in general practice: major room for improvement

One in four patients in primary care is not being adequately treated with anti-coagulation to reduce the high stroke risk associated with a common form of the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation. These are the findings of a report by