Impact of implementing Dutch versus European guideline risk factor targets in older patients with ischaemic heart disease

Abstract Background In patients with ischaemic heart disease (IHD) aged > 70 years, Dutch and European guidelines recommend different treatment targets: low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) < 2.6 versus < 1.4 mmol/l and systolic blood pressure (SBP) < 140 versus < 130 mm Hg, respectively. How this impacts cardiovascular event-free life expectancy has not been investigated. The study objective was to compare estimated lifelong treatment benefits of implementing Dutch and European LDL‑c and SBP targets. Methods Data from patients aged 71–80 years hospitalised for IHD in 201... Mehr ...