Vitamin D deficiency & cardiovascular disease.

Bonnie E Sarkinen

Journal: The Nurse practitioner 2011;36(3):46-53

PMID: 21325926

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Abstract

Evolving data indicate that vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The purpose of this article is to increase NPs' awareness of the link between vitamin D deficiency and CVD, and to assist with recommendations for screening and treatment in at-risk patients.

DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000393972.23222.42

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MeSH Terms: Cardiovascular Diseases, Humans, Mass Screening, Nurse Practitioners, Risk Factors, Vitamin D Deficiency