The PubMed record reports an article titled ESC quality indicators for post-myocardial infarction care: transition and chronic coronary syndrome phases, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. The entry identifies the work as a free article and signals a multi-author, multi-centre contribution likely reflecting a collaborative ESC product addressing quality measurement for care after myocardial infarction (MI).
The citation metadata shown in the PubMed entry are: Eur J Prev Cardiol. 2026 Sep 4;33(11):1940-1949. DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwaf761. PubMed Identifier (PMID): 41342498. The record includes a link to full-text options at the journal platform.
The article lists many contributing authors from European and international cardiac centres and academic institutions. Affiliated centres include, but are not limited to, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Geneva University Hospitals, University Hospital of Wales (Leeds), University Hospital of Son Espases (Palma de Mallorca), Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau (Barcelona), Inselspital Bern University Hospital, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Trondheim), Harokopio University (Athens), Jessa Hospital (Hasselt), Sapienza University of Rome, Hospital of Cologne, Medical University of Vienna, University of Potsdam, Antwerp University Hospital, and St Paul’s Hospital (Vancouver).
The breadth of affiliations suggests a guideline, consensus statement, or position paper developed by a broad ESC network; however, the PubMed entry does not include the article text or abstract that would confirm methods for indicator development or endorsement status.
By title, the article addresses ESC quality indicators applicable to the post-myocardial infarction period, with emphasis on two phases: the immediate transition phase (period following hospital discharge) and the chronic coronary syndrome phase (longer-term secondary prevention and chronic care). These are central quality domains for secondary prevention programs, post-discharge care pathways, and clinical audit.
The PubMed entry does not include the indicator list, definitions, numerators/denominators, measurement frequency, target values, or implementation guidance. Therefore, no specific indicator content, performance measures, or recommended processes can be summarized from the provided source alone.
The PubMed record flags the article as a free article and provides a full-text link at the journal platform. To review the specific ESC quality indicators, indicator specifications, development methodology (for example expert panel, systematic review, or Delphi process), and any implementation recommendations or evidence grades, clinicians and quality teams should access the full text via the DOI link or the journal’s site.
The PubMed content supplied here does not include the abstract or article body. Consequently, the following critical elements are not available in the source text and cannot be reported: the list of quality indicators; operational definitions; denominator and numerator criteria; measurement intervals; evidence base and grading; recommended targets or benchmarks; stakeholder consultation or validation process; applicability across health systems; and any conflict-of-interest disclosures beyond the metadata header.
When metadata alone are used, readers should not assume details such as the number of indicators, their domains (process, outcome, structure), or implementation steps. Those specifics must be taken from the full article.
The existence of an ESC-focused set of quality indicators for post-MI care covering the transition and chronic coronary syndrome phases is potentially important for:
However, because the indicator content, definitions, and recommended measurement approach are not present in the PubMed summary provided here, teams should retrieve and review the full text before implementing or benchmarking against the ESC proposals.
The PubMed record provides a DOI (10.1093/eurjpc/zwaf761) and a full-text link to the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Accessing the article through the DOI, the journal website, institutional subscriptions, or the indicated free-article link is required to obtain the full indicator set, methodological details, and any supplementary material.
If you need a summary of the indicator list, their operational definitions, or implementation tools, obtain the full text and then request a focused synthesis. The PubMed entry itself does not contain those clinical details and therefore cannot substitute for the primary article content.