Vital facts and figures for managing Coronary Heart Disease - in just 96 pages! Coronary heart disease (CHD) is preventable yet kills more than 101,000 people in the UK every year. Primary Care health professionals play an essential role in identifying and managing at-risk patients, and providing care for those patients who have already been affected by heart disease. Vital Coronary Heart Disease take a pragmatic, hands-on approach to managing CHD care, combining the experienced skills of the author with the best evidence-based knowledge. This expert quick-reference guide offers straightforward guidance for practice nurses, GPs and all health professionals caring for patients who have CHD. Equipped with this clear and easy-to-read handbook you can assess and treat your patients with speed and confidence. *Protocols for patient assessment *Making appropriate referrals to secondary care *Case studies to demonstrate best practice *Over 80 'Vital Points' highlighted throughout the text, for quick reference