CVD Prevention

Reducing the impact of cardiovascular disease

Think total cardiovascular risk and act for better prevention

ESC activities on cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention are organised through a collaborative effort of the ESC, the Joint European Societies CVD Prevention Committee (JPC), and the European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (EACPR), along with European institutions and health organisations.

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Networks for Concerted Action
European professional societies partnership to implement CVD Prevention Guidelines

Prevention Calendar
Congresses and meetings dedicated to CVD Prevention in Europe

Prevention Initiatives
EuroAction, EuroAspire III survey, EuroHeart, and General Public Awareness Initiative

Prevention Tools
Guidelines, risk assessment and management tools, factsheets

European Summit on CVD Prevention: Call for Action

17 March 2008 Delegates agreed on a common strategy to implement multi-disciplinary alliances after a fruitful European Summit on CVD Prevention in January 2008...

New figures reveal changing patterns of stroke and heart disease-related deaths in Europe

6 February 2008 Published in the European Heart Journal the study looked at deaths from ischaemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease for the year 2000...

ESC supports the MEP Heart Group gathered today in Brussels

26 February 2008 Members of the European Parliament aim at exchanging information on CV health and at stimulating initiatives across Europe on CVD prevention...

Is your ER department equipped and aware of the ESC guidelines supporting early use of dual antiplatelet therapy in ACS patients?

Absolutely
Yes, in most cases
Not sure

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