The ESC quality indicators for cardiovascular disease prevention: another puzzle piece in the strategy of preventive cardiology.

Eur J Prev Cardiol

Department of Prevention and Sports Medicine, Accredited Centre for Sports Cardiology/EAPC, School of Medicine, University Hospital Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Georg-Brauchle-Ring 56, D-80992 Munich, Germany.

Published: May 2022

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