Coronary heart disease: role of the healthcare assistant in treatment and management

Coronary heart disease, also known as ischaemic heart disease, is the leading cause of death worldwide. Every 8 minutes, someone in the UK dies from the condition. It is the number one cause of death in men and is more common in Scotland and the North of England than the rest of the UK. This article explains why people develop coronary heart disease and how it can be prevented, treated and managed.