TOpatrol the Knowledge of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and identify like this New strategies to reduce them. This is the goal of the project ‘CVISK-IT-to the heart of prevention‘ which, a few months after the presentation, has now officially opened the doors To Italian citizens who want to enlist.
At the center of the project, in fact, a vast study that will recruit 30 thousand healthy adults aged between 40 and 80 years old, involve 17 IRCCS and about thirty healthcare companies of different naturescattered throughout the national territory. “The operational start of CVISK-IT is an extremely important moment for cardiovascular prevention in our country”-underlined the president of the network e Scientific director of the IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Lorenzo Menicanti – “The rapidity with which the working group has gone from the design phase to the executive phase testifies on the one hand the urgency of this intervention and, on the other, the solidity of the network and the centers involved”.
Cardiovascular diseases first cause of death in Italy
The study, conceived and coordinated from the IRCCS cardiological network and financed by Parliament through the Ministry of Healthin fact it is proposed to Develop innovative primary prevention strategies of cardiovascular diseases. Diseases that although they still represent the main cause of mortality in Italy (30.8% in 2021, according to Istat data) are still too often underestimated: according to numbers, in fact, 54% of Italians are not considered at risk And Only half of the population adopts preventive measures basic focus mainly on nutrition (50%) and physical activity (39%), while Only 18% carry out regular checks.
The innovative aspects of the study
The goal of the study is to measure risk factors, linked to life habits and genetics, which can increase the probability of developing a cardiovascular disease so as to define primary prevention strategies and adapt possible pharmacological treatments and lifestyles. The innovative aspect of the research consists in integrating the known traditional risk parameters – as age, sex, smoke, pressure and cholesterol – Three new risk modifiers: or the hereditary component, genetic factors are also taken into consideration, the presence of coronary football el‘Analysis of the carotid artery to identify any subclinical damage.
How the study takes place
The CVISK-IT study that will last 4 years, intends to involve around 30,000 people according to two criteria: the first is agewhich must be between 40 and 80 years old. The other, health conditions: that is, they are invited to participate subjects who have no precedents of cardiovascular diseases or type 2 diabetes. This selection is strategic: to include apparently healthy people allows observe the development of risk factors in a context as close as possible to the general population, without the interference of pre -existing diseases that could alter the results. The project is articulated In two phases: the participants will be evaluated at 12 months according to most advanced models of cardiovascular risk prediction. Those who present a ‘very high’ risk will receive the standard treatment according to the guidelines, while subjects with a moderate ‘or’ high ‘bass risk will be randomly assigned to the new methodological approaches.
Prevention of cardiovascular diseases: how to join the study
Adhering to the project can also be a way to monitor one’s health. During the CVISK-IT study, the participants they will receive personalized advice on how to improve their lifestyle For encourage increasingly oriented behaviors health and prevention. So how to participate?
Citizens who respond to the indicated criteria and who want to participate in the study on a voluntary basis, can register by consulting the website of the IRCCS cardiological network. At the link Retecardiological.it/community-cvrisk/ it is in fact possible send your application, simply filling out a form within which the structure To which you want to refer (here the list). Once the application is sent, it will be necessary to wait to be contacted and receive further information on the matter.
The importance of cardiovascular prevention
CVISK-IT-which also makes use of the collaboration with Human Technopole, Research center of excellence that will bring technological and methodological know-how by strengthening the scientific impact- It will also contribute to the creation of the largest national biobank dedicated to cardiovascular research. Effectively constituting a Precious heritage for the development of future scientific studies able to strengthen the ability of Italian research to face global health challenges. «Cardiovascular prevention is a fundamental pillar To ensure the sustainability of the NHS -explained Ambra Cerri, CVRISK-IT’s Chief Project Manager Chief Project Manager-because it reduces the assistance load and improves the quality of life. Two main aspirations of the study: build a solid and effective prevention network, capable of anticipating cardiovascular risk and promoting targeted prevention interventions. The long -term goal is that cardiovascular prevention becomes a normal practice like the oncological one».
Cardiovascular diseases and gender disparity
The initiative could also be important for fill the gender disposition Still very present when it comes to cardiovascular risk and heart disease. The CVISK-IT study could in fact also make a contribution For an adequate representation of genres in the population of enrolled subjects, Considering that in clinical experiments women continue to be less represented than men. And that unfortunately circulates still very often The wrong idea that the female sex is naturally more protected from cardiovascular risks.
Filippo Magnini testimonial of the study
Exceptional testimonial of the study, He is the swimming champion Filippo Magnini, intervened during the press conference on the occasion of which The operational details of the project were presented.
“As an athlete who dedicated life to swimming – he said – I have always placed the utmost attention to the health of my body and, in particular, of my heart. I did it as a professional and I continue to do it today because the cardiovascular prevention is not only important when you compete at very high levels But it is in every moment of our life. Also for this reason I accepted with conviction of supporting Cvrisk-It. AND A unique initiative that offers citizens free of charge to participate in a high -level cardiovascular prevention program».
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