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Dr Mike Knapton

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Dr Mike Knapton is Associate Medical Director for the British Heart Foundation, and a working GP in his home town of Cambridge. He trained at Cambridge University, and has several decades of medical experience - especially working with heart patients. At the British Heart Foundation Mike is responsible for developing ways to help all people at risk of, or affected by, heart disease – the UK’s single biggest killer. He leads the charity’s efforts to prevent avoidable heart disease, save lives, and maximise recovery and quality of life.

Blog Entries by Dr Mike Knapton

A New Vision to Tackle Biggest Killer

(0) Comments | Posted 11 July 2012 | (00:00)

Three years ago, a unique group of more than 40 voluntary organisations, including the British Heart Foundation, published a very important piece of work. The Cardio and Vascular Coalition's (CVC's) Destination 2020 report urged the Department of Health to commit to a proactive and coordinated plan...

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Invisible Killers: High Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure

(1) Comments | Posted 28 May 2012 | (00:00)

It seems recently like the whole world has been talking about statins - these are cholesterol lowering drugs - as a recent study published in the Lancet hit the headlines, talking about prescribing them for everyone over 50 in an effort to stave off the devastating effects of...

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