Abstract
The purpose of this review is to describe novel pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic preventive therapies, as well as new strategies to improve delivery of available therapies. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, and prevention plays a critical role in curbing the global epidemic. Despite available treatment for tobacco addiction, platelet inhibition, blood pressure, and lipid lowering for reduction of atherosclerotic disease, significant gaps in treatment of total CVD remain. We review a range of new preventive treatment options, including drugs for tobacco cessation, platelet/thrombotic inhibition, lipid- and blood pressure-lowering; nonpharmacologic options such as left atrial appendage closure devices and caloric restriction; and strategies such as fixed-dose combination drugs, laboratory screening for drug tailoring, and community-based prevention programs. CVD preventive research continues to evolve and provide clinicians and patients with novel pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies, including new preventive strategies.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 257-263 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Cardiovascular Therapeutics |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2012 |
Funding
Keywords
- Cardiovascular disease
- Novel
- Prevention
- Treatment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Pharmacology (medical)
- Pharmacology