How to engage patients in shared decision-making for cardiovascular prevention

18 May 2025

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"This article highlights how healthcare providers can implement effective shared decision making (SDM) for cardiovascular prevention. From a patient perspective, this approach is vital because it acknowledges our need to understand our condition before we can meaningfully participate in care decisions. When prevention plans are co-created to fit our real lives, we are more likely to follow them. The ongoing nature of SDM respects that our circumstances and preferences may change over time. As emphasized in this article, this "mindset" treats us as partners rather than problems, meeting us where we are and celebrating small victories—which ultimately leads to greater engagement, better adherence, and improved health outcomes." Pisana Ferrari, ESC Patient Forum member

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