To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2006.02.006 Byline: Timo E. Strandberg, Kaisu H. Pitkala, Saila Berglind, Markku S. Nieminen, Reijo S. Tilvis Abstract: We aimed to examine whether better use of preventive methods and treatments of cardiovascular disease would reduce recurrent events in home-dwelling patients 75 years or older. Author Affiliation: Department of Public Health Science and General Practice, University of Oulu, University Hospital, Oulu, Finland Department of Medicine, Geriatric Clinic and Division of Cardiology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland Article History: Received 13 October 2005; Accepted 5 February 2006 Article Note: (footnote) DEBATE was supported by the Academy of Finland (grant 48613), the Lions Organization (Punainen Sulka-Red Feather), the Ragnar Ekberg Foundation, the Finnish Foundation for Cardiovascular Research (Sydantutkimussaatio), and the Helsinki University Central Hospital. Dr Strandberg was a senior investigator of the Academy of Finland in 2000 to 2005. Conflict of interest: All authors have had various cooperation with companies marketing cardiovascular drugs.