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a Obtaining the CVD risk score must not delay the initiation of pharmacological treatment.
b CVD comprises ischemic heart disease, peripheral artery disease and stroke.
BP: blood pressure; CKD: chronic kidney disease; CVD: cardiovascular disease; DBP: diastolic blood pressure; SBP: systolic blood pressure.
Source: Figure prepared by the authors based on the HEARTS app.
