The burden of Cardiovascular disease CVD is a leading cause of death in developed and developing countries1. Particularly coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke are leading

LDL-cholesterol: the pivotal target for preventing CVD Lipid metabolism can be disturbed in different ways, leading to changes in plasma lipoprotein function and/or levels6. Elevated

Blood pressure: a second target for preventing CVD Hypertension or elevated blood pressure (BP), namely Systolic BP ≥ 140 and/or Diastolic BP ≥ 90 mmHg,

Ways to measure cardiovascular risk Certain people such as those with established CVD, existing diabetes or presence of further risk factors are automatically considered at

CVD prevention offers positive long-term health benefits for patients of all ages Currently CVD prevention in the young, or those with just a mild or

References 1. World Health Organization. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds) [Accessed April 2020]. 2. Timmis A, Townsend N, Gale CP, et al. European Society