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