Abstract
Diseases of the coronaries, such as a heart infarct, cause a high disease burden in the Netherlands. This dissertation describes how often these diseases occur and how they are connected to various risk factors. Also, a risk score was developed that can predict the risk that a person will have a heart disease with fatal or not-fatal effect within the next ten years. This risk is calculated on the basis of his or her risk factors. Based on such a score can be decided to give lifestyle advice or start a treatment in order to lower the risk of a heart disease for this person.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 10 Dec 2010 |
Place of Publication | Maastricht |
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Print ISBNs | 9789052789873 |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2010 |
Keywords
- diseases of the coronaries
- incidence
- risk factors
- risk score