Executive Summary of the 2018 Joint Consensus Document on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Italy

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Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death, disability and hospitalization in Italy. Primary prevention strategies are able to prevent clinically evident CVDs, mostly by early identifying asymptomatic, otherwise healthy individuals at risk of developing CVDs. A more modern approach recommended for effective CVD prevention is based on “4P”, that is: Predictive, Preventive, Personalized and Participative. This executive document reflects the key points of a consensus paper on CV prevention in Italy, realized though the contribution of different Italian Scientific Societies and the National Research Council, and coordinated by the Italian Society of Cardiovascular Prevention (SIPREC), published in 2018. The need for such document relies on the difficulty to apply “sic et simpliciter” European guidelines, to which this document is largely inspired, to national, regional and local realities, in this Mediterranean country, namely Italy. Indeed, our Country has specific features in terms of demography, socio-cultural habits, distribution and prevalence of risk factors, organization, policy and access to National Health Service compared to other European countries.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)327-341
Number of pages15
JournalHigh Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Prevention
Volume25
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2018

Keywords

  • Cardiovascular mortality
  • Cardiovascular prevention
  • Cardiovascular risk factors
  • Diabetes
  • Dyslipidaemia
  • Hypertension
  • Obesity
  • Smoking
  • Vaccination

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