Million Hearts: Description of the National Surveillance and Modeling Methodology Used to Monitor the Number of Cardiovascular Events Prevented During 2012-2016 [Epidemiology]

ConclusionsAround 115 000 events were prevented during the initiative's first 2 years compared with what would have occurred had 2011 rates remained stable. Recent flattening or reversals in some event rate trends were observed supporting intensifying national action to prevent cardiovascular events.

Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - May 2, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ritchey, M. D., Loustalot, F., Wall, H. K., Steiner, C. A., Gillespie, C., George, M. G., Wright, J. S. Tags: Epidemiology, Myocardial Infarction, Mortality/Survival, Quality and Outcomes, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke Original Research Source Type: research