6 reasons why secondary CVD prevention needs more attention

Care is 'sub-optimal' and more can be done for those who have already had an event: expert

A leading cardiovascular expert has called for a shift in focus towards secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, saying more can be done for those who have already experienced an event.

Not enough is being achieved in tackling secondary prevention, despite the clear evidence of health and financial benefits of such an approach, according to Professor Tom Marwick, director of the Baker Institute in Melbourne.