Primary and secondary prevention in cardiovascular disease: an old-fashioned concept?
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Is the concept of primary and secondary cardiovascular prevention an old-fashioned concept that needs to be re-defined? DESIGN: Discussion paper. RESULTS: Cardiovascular prevention means reduction of absolute risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), irrespective of clinical stage. CONCLUSION: For the calculation of an individual probability to develop CVD all factors that contribute to the risk must be taken into account, including previous CVD events.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Primary Prevention