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EAPC Core Curriculum for Preventive Cardiology.

Matthias Wilhelm¹, Ana Abreu², Paolo Emilio Adami³

¹Department of Cardiology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 46, 3010 Bern, Switzerland.

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|April 1, 2021

Summary

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This European Core Curriculum standardizes cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention training for healthcare professionals across Europe. It aims to improve CVD prevention quality and patient outcomes through structured education and subspecialty certification.

Keywords:

Cardiovascular rehabilitation Exercise testing Population science Prevention of CVD Sports cardiology

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Background:

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention requires a comprehensive approach across all life stages.
Interdisciplinary care is essential for managing individuals at risk and those with established CVD.
Preventive cardiology integrates lifestyle, behavioral, and biological factors, considering social determinants of health.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the first European Core Curriculum for Preventive Cardiology.
To standardize and structure training in preventive cardiology throughout Europe.
To establish a foundation for fellowship programs and subspecialty certification by the European Society of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC).

Main Methods:

Development of a comprehensive curriculum for preventive cardiology training.
Outline of educational content covering CV health promotion and disease management.
Framework for evaluating training effectiveness and professional competency.

Main Results:

The curriculum provides a standardized structure for preventive cardiology education.
It serves as the basis for dedicated fellowship programs.
It facilitates the development of EAPC subspecialty certification for cardiologists.

Conclusions:

This core curriculum is expected to enhance the quality and outcomes of CVD prevention in Europe.
Standardized training will improve the consistency of preventive cardiology services.
The initiative aims to elevate the expertise of cardiologists in CVD prevention.