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Cardiovascular Diseases

Cardiovascular Diseases

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Cardiovascular Diseases Noncommunicable Diseases
  • Guidelines for assessment and management of cardiovascular risk [1.36 MB] PDF (1.4 MB)
  • Avoiding Heart Attacks and Strokes - Don’t be a victim Protect yourself [2.2 MB] PDF (2.2 MB)
  • Pocket Guidelines for Assessment and Management of Cardiovascular Risk [692.05 kB] PDF (692 KB)
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