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Journal: European Heart Journal
Validity Period: 7 December 2026
CME points will be awarded to doctors who submit claims for reading papers from Refereed Journals recommended by SMC or listed in PubMed. Papers must be published within the last 2 years. Claims from other publications, such as newsletters, magazines or non-refereed journals, will be rejected. This article serves as a concise overview of the key insights extracted from the original article. Hence, ensure to cite the actual research paper in your CME Cat. 3A claim. Link to the paper is provided in the footnotes. For more information, visit: [Criteria], [List].
Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs)
- CVDs are the leading cause of mortality worldwide, contributing to a significant proportion of global deaths, with projections indicating a further increase in the coming years.
- Despite advancements in managing conventional risk factors like smoking, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes, the incidence and prevalence of CVD remain high, with a considerable portion of cases lacking these conventional risk factors.
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