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Risk estimation and the prevention of cardiovascular disease | 1 1 Introduction 1.1 THE NEED FOR A GUIDELINE Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an umbrella term that describes a range of conditions caused by blood clots (thrombosis) or build up of fatty deposits inside an artery that cause the artery to harden and narrow

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