This section supports the EAPC mission by advancing cardiovascular disease prevention in primary care – through research, standard-setting, and the promotion of effective risk factor management for individuals both at risk and living with established cardiovascular conditions.
EAPC Primary Care and Risk Factor Management Section
Section Nucleus 2024–2026
Doctor Elio Venturini
Nucleus member
Associate Professor Marco Vecchiato
Nucleus member
Doctor Ilonca Vaartjes
Nucleus member
Doctor Eduard Shantsila
Chair-Elect
Doctor Dimitris Richter
Non-voting member - liaison officer ESC Council for Cardiology Practice
Professor Zaneta Petrulioniene
Nucleus member
Doctor Panteleimon Papakonstantinou
Secretary
Associate Professor Stefano Palermi
Nucleus member
Doctor Edward Nicol
Non-voting member - Advisor Occupational Cardiology
Doctor Trine Moholdt
Nucleus member
Associate Professor Maria Marketou
Nucleus member
Professor Donata Kurpas
Past Chair
Professor Oleksii Korzh
Nucleus member
Ms Norma Caples
Non-voting member - liaison officer ACNAP
Professor Mats Borjesson
Non-voting member - Advisor Occupational Cardiology
Doctor Ana Abreu
Non-voting member - Executive Officer liaison
Doctor Mark Abela
Non-voting member - Advisor Occupational Cardiology
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