NOVEL STRATEGIES IN ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE

Ischemic heart disease continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing countries, and remains one of the most important public health problems. The continuous rise in the prevalence of disorders such as obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia and hypertension is driving the ever-increasing number of incidences of ischemic heart disease. In recent years we have seen remarkable advances in the understanding of ischemic heart disease in areas such as epidemiology, risk assessment, risk factor reduction, pathophysiology, early detection, biochemical markers, imaging and in treatments. Nevertheless, the importance of prevention and personal responsibility in controlling...