Cardiovascular risk factors

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New information emerges almost weekly about the relative importance of one factor or another in the development of coronary artery disease. Yet controversies continue over which factor deserves the most emphasis. Dr Elliott presents a broad and, at times, humorous look at research into cardiovascular risk factors and explains how the results can influence medical practice and public healthcare policy.

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William J. Elliott

William J. Elliott, MD, PhD Dr Elliott is associate professor of preventive medicine, Rush Medical College of Rush University, Chicago. Although trained as a clinical pharmacologist, he has followed national priorities and funding, focusing on research on risk assessment (including physical signs), pharmaco-economics, and cost-benefit estimations.