Age at first cardiovascular diagnosis and risk of subsequent cardiovascular events in patients with different types of cardiovascular disease - Takeaways - MDSpire

Age at first cardiovascular diagnosis and risk of subsequent cardiovascular events in patients with different types of cardiovascular disease

  • By

  • Martijn M Pieterse

  • Martin Teraa

  • Manon G van der Meer

  • Ynte M Ruigrok

  • Mike J L Peters

  • Ilonca Vaartjes

  • Frank L J Visseren

  • Jannick A N Dorresteijn

  • on behalf of the UCC-SMART Study Group

  • February 2, 2026

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    Younger age at first cardiovascular disease (CVD) diagnosis correlates with lower risk of future cardiovascular events in certain disease types.

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    In patients with cerebrovascular disease, each 10-year increase in diagnosis age significantly raises the risk of subsequent events.

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    Women with peripheral artery disease or abdominal aortic aneurysm show increased risk of future events with older age at diagnosis.

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    No significant associations were found between age at diagnosis and future events in coronary artery disease or in men with PAD/AAA.

  • 5

    The study emphasizes the need for intensive secondary prevention strategies for younger patients with specific CVD types.

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Age at first cardiovascular diagnosis and risk of subsequent cardiovascular events in patients with different types of cardiovascular disease

  • by Martijn M Pieterse, Martin Teraa, Manon G van der Meer, Ynte M Ruigrok, Mike J L Peters, Ilonca Vaartjes, Frank L J Visseren, Jannick A N Dorresteijn, on behalf of the UCC-SMART Study Group

  • February 2, 2026

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