Cardiovascular disease extremely important considering that 1 in 3 people die from complications attributable to atherosclerosis. In order to stem the tide, education and awareness that cardiovascular disease poses the greatest threat, and measures to prevent or reverse this disease must be taken. Obesity and diabetes mellitus are often linked to cardiovascular disease, as are a history of chronic kidney disease and hypercholesterolaemia. In fact, cardiovascular disease is the most life-threatening of the diabetic complications and diabetics are two- to four-fold more likely to die of cardiovascular-related causes than nondiabetics. Screening ECGs (either at rest or with exercise) are not recommended in
Cardiology (journal) Cardiology (journal) Cardiology: International Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine, Surgery, Pathology and Pharmacology is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal published by Karger. The editor-in-chief is J. S. Borer. It was established in 1937 as "Cardiologia" by Bruno Kisch and Wilhelm Löffler. From 1971, the journal was published under the name "Cardiology" and in 2005 it incorporated the medical journal "Heart Drug" and obtained its current name. The journal covers clinical, pre-clinical, and fundamental research as well as topical comprehensive reviews in selected areas of cardiovascular disease. Following the incorporation of the journal "Heart Drug", "Cardiology" has included coverage of issues relating