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Coronary Heart Disease Resources - A Service of CCMDWeb.org Why CoronaryHeartDisease.org? CoronaryHeartDisease.org is provided as a service of CCMDweb.org, the award-winning website of the Committee on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases™ (CCMD™), as a comprehensive gateway of information for healthcare professionals on the subject of coronary heart disease. While the CCMD's vast information library is always available at CCMDweb.org, visitors to CoronaryHeartDisease.org will find an overview of information from the latest researching specifically underscoring coronary heart disease diagnosis, management, and treatment. To view a comprehensive listing of coronary heart disease resources, click on this link and register to receive free, unlimited access to the complete lipid-disorder archives of the CCMD, along with other continuing education resources. Coronary Heart Disease Research Overview Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of Atorvastatin and Simvastatin in Patients With Dyslipidemia With and Without Coronary Heart Disease The Role of High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol in the Prevention and Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease: Expert Group Recommendations For more information on coronary heart disease, complete your free registration for the CCMD website, CCMDweb.org, and obtain immediate, unlimited access to:
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Coronary Heart Disease Basics Coronary heart disease (CHD)-the most common form of heart disease-is caused by a narrowing of the coronary arteries that feed the heart. When the coronary arteries become narrowed or clogged and cannot supply enough blood to the heart, the result is CHD. If oxygen-carrying blood does not reach the heart, it may respond with pain, called angina. Many CHD deaths could be prevented by lifestyle changes. Risk factors for CHD include high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity-all of which can be controlled. What is the Committee on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases™ (CCMD™)? The Committee on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases™ (CCMD™) is a multifaceted educational initiative comprising continuing medical education (CME) programs that focus on the management of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases to prevent or reduce global cardiovascular risk. Launched in 1996 as Lipid Management in Clinical Practice, the initiative evolved into the widely recognized and respected National Lipid Education Council® (NLEC®) and, in 2006, has further evolved into the CCMD. The CCMD stands as a premier, independent initiative guided by a multidisciplinary panel of experts in cardiology, endocrinology, and primary care. Learn more about the CCMD. Click here to go directly to the CCMDweb.org website. Remember, registration on the site is fast, free, and easy! |
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