[Primary and secondary prevention in hypercholesterolemia: differences relevant to patient care in the PROCYON trial].

Background: Cardiovascular disease accounts for one third of deaths in Germany. Elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) are considered a major risk factor. Lowering LDL-C levels is therefore an integral part of the prevention of cardiovascular events.

Different Perspectives of Patients and Physicians on LDL-C Target Achievement in the Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia: Results on Secondary Prevention from the German PROCYON Survey.

Aims: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduction in hypercholesterolemia patients at very high cardiovascular (CV) risk is essential in preventing future CV events. The objective was to assess the perception on hypercholesterolemia management in secondary prevention in Germany.

Methods: PROCYON was a two-part online survey, including a patient questionnaire as well as a physician questionnaire.

Patient and Physician Reported Perception on Hypercholesterolemia Management in Primary Prevention in Germany: Results from a Nationwide Online Survey.

Introduction: Effective hypercholesterolemia management is essential in primary prevention of cardiovascular events. The objective of PROCYON was to assess the perception on hypercholesterolemia management in primary prevention and to identify reasons for insufficient target attainment in clinical practice in Germany.

Methods: PROCYON was a two-part online survey including a patient questionnaire on treatment status and disease knowledge and a physician questionnaire on guideline awareness and patient management.