Margus Viigimaa
Margus Viigimaa is a prominent cardiologist and the head of research at the North Estonia Regional Hospital's cardiology center. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of heart diseases and the role of genetic factors in cardiovascular health. Recently, he has been in the news for highlighting the importance of polygenic risk factors in relation to heart attacks, emphasizing that genetics play a crucial role alongside traditional risk factors such as high blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
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Recent news mentions
Cardiologist Margus Viigimaa states that analyses often reveal that even a person feeling well may have low vitamin D levels.
DR VIIGIMAA ⟩ Olen kohanud vaid paari inimest, kel see näitaja on ilma lisandita korras
Estonia· 2026-02-28Margus Viigimaa is a cardiologist professor who discusses the high cholesterol levels affecting many people in Estonia.
MARGUS VIIGIMAA PALJASTAB ⟩ Need on tapvalt kõrge kolesteroolitaseme tegelikud põhjusedEstonia· 2025-09-23Margus Viigimaa emphasizes the importance of genetic factors in heart disease risk.
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