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Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support primary care prescribing for cardiovascular conditions, including angina, heart failure and hypertension.
Latest news
NICE updates chronic heart failure guideline
NICE has updated its guideline on chronic heart failure...
Low-dose aspirin 'ineffective' for cardiovascular prevention in larger patients
Higher aspirin doses may be needed to prevent vascular...
Prescribing antihypertensive drugs as a single pill 'leads to better outcomes'
Patients prescribed a combination of antihypertensive...
Prescribing Notes
Guide to treatment options for selected cardiovascular conditions:
Angina (including nitrates, beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers)
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External resources
Useful websites and online tools to support prescribing for cardiovascular conditions.