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  • Secondary prevention aims to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) recurrence and improve prognosis after ischaemic heart disease.
  • Despite proven efficacy, patient uptake and adherence to secondary prevention measures remain suboptimal.
  • Existing guidelines offer a framework for managing patients with ischaemic heart disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize European recommendations for secondary prevention in diverse ischaemic heart disease populations.
  • To provide scientific evidence supporting these recommendations.
  • To clarify eligibility for secondary prevention, aligning with established frameworks.

Main Methods:

  • Review of European guidelines on secondary prevention for ischaemic heart disease.
  • Inclusion of recommendations for patients with specific comorbidities.
  • Cross-referencing with the ESC Secondary Prevention After Acute Myocardial Infarction framework.

Main Results:

  • Comprehensive summary of European secondary prevention recommendations.
  • Evidence base for each recommendation provided.
  • Clear definition of patient groups requiring secondary prevention.

Conclusions:

  • Secondary prevention is vital but faces adherence barriers.
  • Guidelines provide a roadmap for effective secondary prevention across various patient profiles.
  • Clarification of who needs secondary prevention is essential for optimal patient outcomes.