www.AfibMatters.org
Do you or does someone you know suffer from Atrial Fibrillation? Find all the information you need in this educational website designed by health professionals.
www.HeartFailureMatters.org
Practical information on heart failure for patients, families and caregivers provided by the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology.
ESC Guidelines for patients
Based on ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines, these documents are intended to contribute to your understanding of your condition, to give you the knowledge and confidence to be involved in shared decision-making with your healthcare providers
Diabetes
Patients with diabetes are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and having cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks, than patients without diabetes.
This guide provides an overview of the latest evidence-based recommendations related to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In particular, it should help you to understand:
- The different diseases that increase the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes
- The treatments that are recommended to reduce cardiovascular risk
- The lifestyle modifications that can help reduce cardiovascular risk
Cardiovascular disease prevention
This guide for patients aims to provide you with an overview of the latest evidence-based recommendations for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. In particular, it should help you to understand:
- How cardiovascular disease risk is assessed
- The importance of lifestyle modifications for the prevention of cardiovascular disease
- Treatments and treatment goals that may be considered appropriate based on your risk profile
