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SWEDEHEART

Pronunciation: SWEDE-heart

Also written as: SWEDEHEART — Swedish Web-system for Enhancement and Development of Evidence-based care in Heart disease Evaluated According to Recommended Therapies

Swedish cardiovascular disease registry that provides real-world evidence on treatment outcomes and guideline adherence in clinical practice.

Full Definition

SWEDEHEART (Swedish Web-system for Enhancement and Development of Evidence-based care in Heart disease Evaluated According to Recommended Therapies) is a comprehensive national cardiovascular registry in Sweden that captures data on acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, and cardiac procedures. The registry provides valuable real-world evidence on treatment patterns, guideline adherence, and long-term outcomes in cardiovascular prevention and treatment. SWEDEHEART data have informed international guidelines and quality improvement initiatives.

Usage

Usage note: Capitalize all letters; primarily referenced in research contexts and quality improvement discussions.

In Context

  • "SWEDEHEART data demonstrated significant improvements in statin prescribing rates following acute coronary syndromes." — Registry analysis report
  • "The quality indicators derived from SWEDEHEART have become benchmarks for cardiovascular care across Europe." — Healthcare policy document

Also known as

Swedish Heart Registry

Don't confuse with

GRACE Registry ACTION Registry CRUSADE Registry

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