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June 12, 2026European Journal of Preventive Cardiology

Blood pressure was above guideline targets in 57.7% of patients, high LDL-C was present in 57.5% of men and 47.6% of women, and 76.4% of participants were overweight or obese.

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Population

832 adults aged ≥18 years who had been hospitalized for an acute coronary syndrome or undergone a myocardial…

Design

Cross-sectional

Follow-up

6-18 months after discharge

Authors

PJP J Piotr JankowskiKCK C Krzysztof ChlebusZGZ G Zbigniew Gasior

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Overview

Alerts clinicians to intensify weight management in post-ACS care; extends evidence of secondary prevention gaps in real-world settings.

Key Points

  • To assess the implementation of European guidelines on secondary prevention in patients with coronary artery disease and control of cardiovascular risk factors.
  • Cross-sectional, multicenter survey conducted in Poland.
  • Included patients aged ≥18 hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome or myocardial revascularization.
  • Data collected 6–18 months post-discharge using standardized procedures across 15 cardiology departments.
  • 57.7% of patients exhibited blood pressure above guideline targets, 57.5% of men and 47.6% of women had high LDL cholesterol.
  • 51.4% of patients were active smokers post-cardiovascular event, and 76.4% of participants were overweight/obese.
  • 85.9% of patients were taking at least one β-blocker, with similar rates for statins and other medications.

Structured PICO

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Population
832 adults aged ≥18 years who had been hospitalized for an acute coronary syndrome or undergone a myocardial revascularization procedure, interviewed 6–18 months after discharge. 72.8% male, median age 66.2 years (men) and 70.7 years (women).
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Outcome
Control of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, HbA1c, weight, smoking) and adherence to guideline-recommended secondary prevention medications.surrogate

Substantial gaps persist in achieving recommended targets for secondary prevention following hospitalization for CAD in Poland, highlighting the need for improved preventive cardiology programs.

Cite This Study

Jankowski et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2bd1386550ea4541ffe996https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjpc/zwag249.229
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