Literature

GPcardio provides weekly overview of relevant news for primary care as it published in the literature, presented at congresses.

Mar. 17, 2025

Sex Differences and Trends in Cardiovascular Risk Management: Insights from a Long-Term Primary Care Study

A recent study in the Netherlands explored trends from 2013 to 2019 in achieving target levels for biological (e.g., blood pressure, cholesterol) and lifestyle (e.g., smoking, exercise) risk factors among patients enrolled in CVRM care

Dec. 14, 2024

The Vital Role of Primary Care in Advancing Cardiovascular Health

The American Heart Association (AHA) recently issued Life’s Esseential 8, stating that Primary care plays a crucial role in delivering whole-person, integrated, and equitable health care that meets most health needs. It is uniquely positioned to identify and address behaviors that conflict with Life's Essential 8 (LE8) and to support populations facing cardiovascular health disparities.

June 4, 2024

Enhancing CVD Risk Assessment: Integrating Genetic Risk for Improved Prediction

In a population-based study, researchers found that both the relative genetic risk, assessed through a polygenic risk score and the absolute clinical risk, evaluated by SCORE2, independently contribute to an individual's overall CVD risk.

Mar. 18, 2024

Global Shift: From Underweight to Obesity Dominance in Three Decades Across Generations

Primary care practitioners should note a significant global shift from underweight to obesity dominance over the past three decades, as revealed by an analysis of 3663 population-based studies.

Mar. 2, 2018

Germany: Cardiovascular Primary Care Overview

Introduction Cardiovascular risk management by primary care in Germany

Mar. 1, 2018

France: Cardiovascular Primary Care Overview

Introduction Cardiovascular risk management by primary care in France

Mar. 1, 2018

Romania: Cardiovascular Primary Care Overview

Introduction Cardiovascular risk management by primary care in Romania

Feb. 28, 2018

Portugal: Cardiovascular Primary Care Overview

Introduction Cardiovascular risk management by primary care in Portugal