Families of patients with premature coronary heart disease: an obvious but neglected target for primary prevention

BMJ. 2007 Sep 8;335(7618):481-5. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39253.577859.BE.

Abstract

Risk of premature coronary heart disease is increased in the families of affected patients. C K Chow and colleagues argue that targeting relatives for primary prevention would be an effective policy

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Disease / genetics
  • Coronary Disease / prevention & control*
  • Cost of Illness
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Pedigree
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Primary Prevention
  • Professional Practice
  • Risk Factors