title: Vitamin D deficiency & cardiovascular disease.
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.
authors.forename: Bonnie E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Sarkinen
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D012307:Risk Factors; D014808:Vitamin D Deficiency / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology*