Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Focus on Epidemiology and Clinical Consequences

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of the Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease focuses on Cardiovascular risk factors, more specifically on their epidemiology and their clinical consequences.

It is well known that cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality worldwide and as our society is aging their incidence is steadily rising. As the research field is getting broader, we acquire new knowledge about previously unknown risk factors and their influence on our health. If some of the risk factors, such as genetics, age, and sex cannot be modified, by addressing the modifiable risk factors most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented or at least postponed. The aim of this Special Issue is to deeper the knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors starting from a molecular level and beyond. In this Special Issue, there will be a focus on the newest research and other scientific works in this field providing a clear and modern look and the newest trends in cardiovascular risk factor identification and introducing their influence on clinical outcomes.

Prof. Dr. Aivars Lejnieks
Guest Editor

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