Cardiovascular disease prevention: Mind the gap…

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is still one of the leading causes of reduced quality of life, disability and death. This is unfortunate, as we know that much of CVD morbidity and mortality can be avoided by application of primary and secondary prevention measures. Evidence-based guidelines for prevention of CVD have been developed worldwide. However, to accomplish their envisioned effect, adherence to the guidelines is of utmost importance. [...]