Atrial fibrillation: comorbidities, lifestyle, and patient factors
Modern anticoagulation therapy has dramatically reduced the risk of stroke and systemic
thromboembolism in people with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, AF still impairs quality of …
thromboembolism in people with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, AF still impairs quality of …
NHS Health Check programme: a rapid review update
Objective To update a rapid review published in 2017, which evaluated the NHS Health
Check programme. Methods An enlarged body of evidence was used to readdress six …
Check programme. Methods An enlarged body of evidence was used to readdress six …
South Asian, Black and White ethnicity and the effect of potentially modifiable risk factors for dementia: A study in English electronic health records
Introduction We aimed to investigate ethnic differences in the associations of potentially
modifiable risk factors with dementia. Methods We used anonymised data from English …
modifiable risk factors with dementia. Methods We used anonymised data from English …
Sociodemographic characteristics and longitudinal progression of multimorbidity: A multistate modelling analysis of a large primary care records dataset in England
S Chen, T Marshall, C Jackson, J Cooper… - PLoS …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background Multimorbidity, characterised by the coexistence of multiple chronic conditions
in an individual, is a rising public health concern. While much of the existing research has …
in an individual, is a rising public health concern. While much of the existing research has …
Comparing screening based on the NHS Health Check and Polypill Prevention Programmes in the primary prevention of heart attacks and strokes
NJ Wald, AD Hingorani, SH Vale… - Journal of Medical …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective To compare the NHS Health Check Programme with the Polypill Prevention
Programme in the primary prevention of heart attacks and strokes. Design Use of published …
Programme in the primary prevention of heart attacks and strokes. Design Use of published …
NHS Health Check attendance is associated with reduced multiorgan disease risk: a matched cohort study in the UK Biobank
Abstract Background The NHS Health Check is a preventive programme in the UK designed
to screen for cardiovascular risk and to aid in primary disease prevention. Despite its …
to screen for cardiovascular risk and to aid in primary disease prevention. Despite its …
Lifestyle advice for hypertension or diabetes: trend analysis from 2002 to 2017 in England
Background Guidelines recommend that GPs give patients lifestyle advice to manage
hypertension and diabetes. Increasing evidence shows that this is an effective and practical …
hypertension and diabetes. Increasing evidence shows that this is an effective and practical …
Peripheral artery disease recognition, diagnosis and management in general practice in the Republic of Ireland and England: an online survey
J Konya, STJ McDonagh, P Hayes, S Debus… - BJGP open, 2024 - bjgpopen.org
Background Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is common and associated with future
cardiovascular events. PAD is under-diagnosed, limiting opportunities to address secondary …
cardiovascular events. PAD is under-diagnosed, limiting opportunities to address secondary …
What factors influence differential uptake of NHS Health Checks, diabetes and hypertension reviews among women in ethnically diverse South London? Cross …
M Molokhia, S Ayis, A Karamanos, V L'Esperance… - …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Background Uptake of health checks among women has not been examined in relation to
patient and General Practitioner (GP) practice level factors. We investigated patient and …
patient and General Practitioner (GP) practice level factors. We investigated patient and …
Comparing the effectiveness of the NHS Health Check and the Polypill Prevention Programmes in the primary prevention of heart attacks and strokes.
Objective: To compare the NHS Health Check Programme with the Polypill Prevention
Programme in the primary prevention of heart attacks and strokes. Design: Use of published …
Programme in the primary prevention of heart attacks and strokes. Design: Use of published …