Optimizing Care
For people with and at risk for cardiovascular disease, receiving optimal care via preventative services, medications, and acquired skills is necessary for reducing the likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke. Million Hearts® 2027 specifically focuses on achieving a 20% improvement on the ABCS of cardiovascular disease prevention, though we will continue to recognize champions who are able to achieve ≥ 80% performance. Cardiac rehabilitation is an evidence-based way to attend to the ABCS for people with qualifying events.
Million Hearts® 2027 Targets
- 20% improvement on the ABCS of cardiovascular disease prevention.
- Appropriate Aspirin or Anticoagulant use
- Blood pressure control
- Cholesterol management
- Smoking cessation
- Ensure at least 70% participation in cardiac rehabilitation by appropriate patients.
Find out more about Million Hearts® 2027 strategies by clicking on the links below.
Page last reviewed: June 8, 2022
Content source: Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention