Alexander S. Asser, MD, fellow, division of cardiology, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC.

Articles by Alexander S. Asser, MD, fellow, division of cardiology, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC.

Observational study shows risk of death from CVD differs between sexes

ByAlexander S. Asser, MD, fellow, division of cardiology, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC.

February 19th 2009

The last 2 decades have seen enormous strides in the identifi cation and modification of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. Many large, population-based studies, led by the Framingham Heart Study, have been invaluable in identifying these risk factors.