Implementation of prevention guidelines in primary healthcare: a scientific statement of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology of the ESC, the ESC Council for Cardiology Practice, the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing & Allied Professions of the ESC, WONCA Europe, and EURIPA
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Use practical tools (risk assessment instruments, shared decision-making, integrated IT systems) to support implementation
Focus on vulnerable populations, incl. multi-morbidity, to promote equitable access to prevention and care
A proactive, structured preventive approach in primary care is essential to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden
Strategies are also needed for those at lower risk without established disease
Practical, user-friendly, context-adapted guidelines are needed
Coordinated multidisciplinary, multisectoral care models, supported by leadership and digital tools, are critical
Specific areas of interest: chronic venous disease, lipoprotein(a) management, CV risk in inflammatory rheumatic diseases
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