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Modelling the UK burden of cardiovascular disease to 2020

This research report demonstrates the scale of the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) - shown to be large, costly, and increasing. Whilst  mortality from CVD has fallen, an increasing population over the next decade will create further demands on services as the actual numbers of people living with CVD climb higher. Led by Professor Simon Capewell, this report was produced by a joint team from the Universities of Liverpool, Oxford and Newcastle. With the timetable of the National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease coming to a close in 2009-2010, there is uncertainty over whether a new strategy will take its place. Yet this report demonstrates the magnitude of the future burden of CVD and the need to plan for the road ahead. The CVC is calling for a new framework to help in the long-term planning of prevention and treatment services to tackle CVD head on.

Download the research report here (pdf file 850k)

 

Congenital Heart Disease Briefing Paper

With more people living with congenital heart disease (CoHD) than ever before, it is critical that quality services are made available to match the demand. Prepared by members of the CVC CoHD Working Group, this briefing is an exploration of these challenges, with recommendations to address the different concerns. Key issues and recommendations cover the patient pathway from antenatal diagnosis of CoHD to end of life care.

Download the briefing here (pdf file 140k)

 

CVC Bulletin - Issue 2

This issue of the bulletin highlights the latest work of the Coalition, including Modelling the UK burden of cardiovascular disease to 2020 and the Congenital heart disease briefing paper. The bulletin also explores the CVC's autumn release of its Green Paper - the Consultation for a Cardiovascular Health Strategy 2010-2020.

Download the bulletin here (pdf file 100k)

 

Cardiovascular Disease in England: Opportunities and Challenges Over the Next Ten Years

The CVC commissioned York Health Economics Consortium to produce an independent research review, Cardiovascular Disease in England: Opportunities and Challenges Over the Next Ten Years. The research was completed in April 2008. The review analyses the opportunities and challenges facing cardiovascular prevention, diagnosis and care. It is intended to assist the Coalition identify priorities for future activities to support people living with cardiovascular disease.

Download the research here (pdf file 700k)

Please note: a complete version of the research, with full appendices, will also be available shortly.

 

CVC Bulletin - Issue 1

The first issue of the quarterly CVC Bulletin was published in June 2008. The Bulletin aims to update MPs, Peers, commissioners of health and social care services and other interested parties on the work of the CVC.

Download the bulletin here (pdf file, 700k)