Intermediate
Technical
IVT
secondary prevention
Interventions aimed at preventing recurrent cardiac events in patients with established cardiovascular disease.
Full Definition
Secondary prevention encompasses all strategies designed to prevent additional cardiac events in patients who have already experienced coronary artery disease, heart attack, or cardiac procedures. In cardiac rehabilitation, secondary prevention includes exercise training, risk factor modification, medication management, nutritional counseling, and psychosocial support. The goal is to slow disease progression and improve long-term outcomes.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish from primary prevention in patient education materials.
In Context
- "Cardiac rehabilitation provides comprehensive secondary prevention for patients with coronary artery disease." — Program description
- "Secondary prevention strategies reduced cardiovascular mortality by 30% in the study population." — Research abstract
Also known as
cardiac secondary prevention
recurrence prevention
Contrasted with
primary prevention
Don't confuse with
primary prevention
tertiary prevention