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Cardiovascular Risk in South America Compared to Other Countries

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The goal is to discuss the prevalence of cardiovascular risk in South America compared to other countries.

Recent Findings

The results highlight the importance of evidence-based approaches to promote the reduction of the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in a global context. Indicating the need for policies that promote cardiac health in the global sphere.

Summary

Future efforts to generate global of risk factors for cardiovascular disease should be implemented. As well as prevention and treatment measures aimed at decreasing cardiovascular outcomes.

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Abbreviations

WC:

Waist circumference

MetS:

Metabolic syndrome

CVD:

Cardiovascular disease

W:

Women

M:

Man

AMI:

Acute myocardial infarction

WHR:

Waist/hip ratio

CAD:

Coronary artery disease

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  1. Department of Clinical Research, Federal University of Uberlândia, Av. Pará, 1720 - Bairro Umuarama, Uberlândia, MG, 38400-902, Brazil

    Leonardo Roever & Elmiro Santos Resende

  2. Master Institute of Education President Antonio Carlos, IMEPAC, Araguari, Brazil

    Anaisa Silva Roerver-Borges

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Roever, L., Resende, E.S. & Roerver-Borges, A.S. Cardiovascular Risk in South America Compared to Other Countries. Curr Emerg Hosp Med Rep 6, 45–48 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40138-018-0154-9

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