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Original Scientific Papers

Gender differences in risk factor management and pharmacological treatment among CHD patients: Belgian results of the EUROASPIRE IV and EUROASPIRE V surveys

Pieter Vynckiera Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, Ghent, BelgiumCorrespondence[email protected]
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Johan De Sutterb Department of Cardiology, AZ Maria Middelares, Gent, Belgium;c Department of Internal Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, BelgiumView further author information
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Michel De Pauwc Department of Internal Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium;d Department of Cardiology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, BelgiumView further author information
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Hans Vandekerckhovee Department of Cardiology, AZ Sint Lucas, Ghent, BelgiumView further author information
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Guy De Backera Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, Ghent, BelgiumView further author information
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Pieter Vervaetd Department of Cardiology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, BelgiumView further author information
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Nancy Deweerdte Department of Cardiology, AZ Sint Lucas, Ghent, BelgiumView further author information
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Paul Dendalef Heart Centre Hasselt, Jessa Hospital and University of Hasselt, Hasselt, BelgiumView further author information
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Alexandre Persug Division of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc and Pole of Cardiovascular Research, Institute de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, BelgiumView further author information
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Arne Janssenf Heart Centre Hasselt, Jessa Hospital and University of Hasselt, Hasselt, BelgiumView further author information
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Patrick Chenug Division of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc and Pole of Cardiovascular Research, Institute de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, BelgiumView further author information
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Kornelia Kotsevah National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland;i Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UKView further author information
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Sofie Gevaertj Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Ghent University, Ghent, BelgiumView further author information
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Dirk De Bacquera Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, Ghent, BelgiumView further author information
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Delphine De Smedta Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, Ghent, BelgiumView further author information
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Pages 607-613 | Received 04 Feb 2022, Accepted 11 Jan 2023, Published online: 13 Feb 2023

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