“…3,5,[7][8][9][10][11] Undoubtedly, patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) have a high risk of hospitalization and an elevated need for medical care. 12 As a result, they often require multiple contacts with different healthcare providers, increasing the likelihood of receiving poor and fragmented care. 4 Given the expected incidence of CVD and demographic changes, a more effective and targeted model of care for patients with chronic CVD needs to be developed.…”