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Conformity with guideline-directed medical therapy and clinical outcomes in secondary cardiovascular prevention—results of a German claims data analysis

  • By

  • Sven Wassmann

  • Burkhard Weisser

  • Thomas Wilke

  • Antje Mevius

  • Olaf Randerath

  • Hans-Georg Predel

  • June 8, 2026

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    Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality in Europe, with significant rates of recurrent events among survivors of acute cardiovascular incidents.

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    Guideline-recommended medical therapy (GDMT) is crucial for secondary prevention of cardiovascular events post-myocardial infarction or stroke.

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    This study analyzed claims data from AOK PLUS to assess adherence to GDMT and its impact on clinical outcomes in patients with prior cardiovascular events.

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    Patients receiving GDMT showed improved clinical outcomes compared to those not adhering to guideline recommendations (nGDMT).

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    The study highlights the importance of following clinical guidelines to enhance secondary cardiovascular prevention and reduce recurrence risk.

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Conformity with guideline-directed medical therapy and clinical outcomes in secondary cardiovascular prevention—results of a German claims data analysis

  • by Sven Wassmann, Burkhard Weisser, Thomas Wilke, Antje Mevius, Olaf Randerath, Hans-Georg Predel

  • June 8, 2026

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