Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACD) is the leading cause of mortality worldwide.
The objective of this paper is to provide an overview of the global burden of ACD and its risk …

from stroke, even though a lower life expectancy at baseline can lead to fewer years of
potential life lost and fewer years of expected disability burden over time. However, higher …

Objective To examine cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality burden attributable to ambient
temperature; to estimate effect modification of this burden by gender, age and education …

Background and Purpose—Total homocysteine (tHcy) levels are associated with secondary
vascular events and mortality after stroke. The aim of this study was to investigate whether …

Background Hypertension is China's leading cardiovascular disease risk factor. Improved
hypertension control in China would result in result in enormous health gains in the world's …

Background Dyslipidemia is one of the most important independent modifiable risk factors
for cardiovascular diseases. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and …

Because heat-related health effects tend to become more serious at higher temperatures,
there is an urgent need to determine the mortality projection of specific heat-sensitive …

Background With its high morbidity and mortality, acute myocardial infarction (AMI) places a
major burden on society and on individual patients. Correct, early correct diagnosis is crucial …

Background and Purpose—There is evidence and international consensus on the
advantages and potential of a polypill for established cardiovascular disease patients to …

Background Dyslipidemia is a major health problem in China and an important modifiable
cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor. This study aimed to describe the prevalence of …