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    • Public Health
    • Preventive Medicine

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    • Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death in Western countries.
    • While prevention, pharmaceuticals, and technology have reduced CVD mortality, increased life expectancy and poor adherence to guidelines maintain a high disease burden.
    • Addressing the persistent challenge of CVDs requires understanding current prevention strategies and adherence levels.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize key European Society of Cardiology (ESC) prevention guidelines for cardiovascular diseases.
    • To assess the adherence to these ESC guidelines across different European countries using EUROASPIRE survey data.
    • To highlight the gap between recommended CVD prevention and actual practice.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review focusing on European Society of Cardiology (ESC) cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines.
    • Analysis of data from the EUROASPIRE surveys to evaluate guideline adherence.
    • Synthesis of information on mortality trends and contributing factors.

    Main Results:

    • Significant progress in reducing cardiovascular disease mortality has been achieved through multifaceted approaches.
    • However, adherence to established European Society of Cardiology prevention guidelines remains notably incomplete across Europe.
    • Factors such as increased life expectancy and challenges in public/governmental engagement hinder comprehensive prevention.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite successes, cardiovascular diseases continue to pose a significant public health challenge in Europe.
    • Incomplete adherence to evidence-based prevention guidelines is a critical barrier to further reducing CVD burden.
    • Enhanced implementation and adherence to ESC guidelines are essential for improving cardiovascular health outcomes.