Nocturia is associated with significant morbidity and is likely to be a marker of poor health.

Olfactory impairment is a common condition, particularly in the geriatric population, that can be underrecognised as a result of clinician and patient unfamiliarity.

This article explores the impact of genetics on cardiovascular diseases and its implications for GPs.

In this issue of AJGP, we cover a wide range of cardiovascular conditions that GPs encounter in everyday practice, providing up-to-date information and management guidelines based on current evidence.

More than 360 cardiovascular disease risk equations have been developed, many incorporating risk factors not included in the Framingham Risk Equation.

An update on the genetic basis of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in the young and the clinical aspects of caring for families affected by SCD.

The aim of this paper is to provide an update on advances in cardiac implantable electronic devices technology and how this applies to managing patients.

Retina-predicted cardiovascular disease scores offer an accurate and convenient way to measure atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk.

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is the reference standard for diagnosing blood pressure abnormalities and should be used when possible.

Physical inactivity is a major modifiable contributor to the global burden of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality.

An absolute risk–based approach is superior to the traditional individual risk factor approach when calculating cardiovascular disease risk.

The study confirms under-treatment of Australian adults at high cardiovascular disease risk and indicates potential for health gains with increased implementation of evidence-based guidelines.

This paper describes the overall number of prescriptions and unique medicines dispensed and costs borne by a cohort of patients treated with lipid-lowering therapy.

Previous research identified numerous barriers to GP use of cardiovascular disease risk guidelines. This study explored recent GP experiences.

With a rising global burden of cardiovascular disease risk factors among young adults, there is an urgent need to improve awareness and increase screening.