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dr. C.H. (Ilonca) Vaartjes

dr. C.H. (Ilonca) Vaartjes

Associate Professor
dr. C.H. (Ilonca) Vaartjes
  • Julius Center, dept. Epidemiology & Health Economics
  • Julius Center Research Program Cardiovascular Epidemiology

Research Programs

Circulatory Health

Biography

Biography

14-10-2019

During my PhD, I studied the potential of the use of nationwide registers for cardiovascular disease (CVD) research on incidence and prognosis of CVD in terms of morbidity and mortality. After obtaining my PhD degree, I continued working with registry data and stayed at Liverpool University for an academic visit. I advised researchers from the Netherlands and abroad on the use of registry data.  

I am collaborating with researchers in various disciplines and completing studies with publications in  Cardiovascular, Neurology, Environmental health and Public Health domain. I am project leader of the Global Geo Health Data Center and involved in the Exposome hub of the UU. I am president of the Utrecht Health Project and I am coordinating SUrvey of Risk Factors (SURF-CHD), an international audit on secondary prevention in CHD patients that is supported by ESC.  

 

Research Output (216)

Risk factor clustering in men and women with CHD in the Southern Cone of Latin America

Marzà-Florensa Anna, Gutierrez Laura, Gulayin Pablo, Vaartjes Ilonca, Grobbee Diederick E., Klipstein-Grobusch Kerstin, Irazola Vilma Mar 2023, In: International Journal of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention. 16 , p. 1-8

Neighbourhood walkability in relation to cognitive functioning in patients with disorders along the heart-brain axis

Timmermans Erik J, Leeuwis Anna E, Bots Michiel L, van Alphen Juliette L, Biessels Geert Jan, Brunner-La Rocca Hans-Peter, Kappelle L Jaap, van Rossum Albert C, van Osch Matthias J P, Vaartjes Ilonca, 14 Dec 2022, In: Health & place. 79 , p. 1-10

Development of an objectively measured walkability index for the Netherlands

Lam Thao Minh, Wang Zhiyong, Vaartjes Ilonca, Karssenberg Derek, Ettema Dick, Helbich Marco, Timmermans Erik J., Frank Lawrence D., den Braver Nicolette R., Wagtendonk Alfred J., Beulens Joline W.J., Lakerveld Jeroen Dec 2022, In: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 19

Data mining to retrieve smoking status from electronic health records in general practice

de Boer Annemarijn, de Groot Mark, Groenhof Katrien, van Doorn Sander, Vaartjes Ilonca, Bots Michael L, Haitjema Saskia 3 Oct 2022, In: European Heart Journal Digital Health. 3 , p. 437-444

Prevalence of Cardioprotective Medication Use in Coronary Heart Disease Patients in South America:Systematic review and Meta-Analysis

Marzà-Florensa A, Drotos E, Gulayin P, Grobbee D E, Irazola V, Klipstein-Grobusch K, Vaartjes I 8 Jun 2022, In: Global Heart. 17 , p. 1-21

Blood pressure and cholesterol measurements in primary care:cross-sectional analyses in a dynamic cohort

de Boer Annemarijn, Hollander Monika, van Dis Ineke, Visseren Frank L J, Bots Michiel L, Vaartjes Ilonca 22 Mar 2022, In: BJGP Open. 6

Trends for Readmission and Mortality After Heart Failure Hospitalisation in Malaysia, 2007 to 2016

Lim Yvonne Mei Fong, Ong Su Miin, Koudstaal Stefan, Hwong Wen Yea, Liew Houng Bang, Rajadurai Jeyamalar, Grobbee Diederick E., Asselbergs Folkert W., Sivasampu Sheamini, Vaartjes Ilonca Mar 2022, In: Global Heart. 17

Preventing heart failure:a position paper of the Heart Failure Association in collaboration with the European Association of Preventive Cardiology

Piepoli Massimo F, Adamo Marianna, Barison Andrea, Bestetti Reinaldo B, Biegus Jan, Böhm Michael, Butler Javed, Carapetis Jonathan, Ceconi Claudio, Chioncel Ovidiu, Coats Andrew, Crespo-Leiro Maria G, de Simone Giovanni, Drexel Heinz, Emdin Michele, Farmakis Dimitros, Halle Martin, Heymans Stephane, Jaarsma Tiny, Jankowska Ewa, Lainscak Mitja, Lam Carolyn S P, Løchen Maja-Lisa, Lopatin Yuri, Maggioni Aldo, Matrone Benedetta, Metra Marco, Noonan Katharine, Pina Ileana, Prescott Eva, Rosano Giuseppe, Seferovic Petar M, Sliwa Karen, Stewart Simon, Uijl Alicia, Vaartjes Ilonca, Vermeulen Roel, Verschuren W M, Volterrani Maurizio, Von Haehling Stephan, Hoes Arno 1 Jan 2022, In: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. 29 , p. 275-300 26 p.

Preventing heart failure:a position paper of the Heart Failure Association in collaboration with the European Association of Preventive Cardiology

Piepoli Massimo F, Adamo Marianna, Barison Andrea, Bestetti Reinaldo B, Biegus Jan, Böhm Michael, Butler Javed, Carapetis Jonathan, Ceconi Claudio, Chioncel Ovidiu, Coats Andrew, Crespo-Leiro Maria G, de Simone Giovanni, Drexel Heinz, Emdin Michele, Farmakis Dimitros, Halle Martin, Heymans Stephane, Jaarsma Tiny, Jankowska Ewa, Lainscak Mitja, Lam Carolyn S P, Løchen Maja-Lisa, Lopatin Yuri, Maggioni Aldo, Matrone Benedetta, Metra Marco, Noonan Katharine, Pina Ileana, Prescott Eva, Rosano Giuseppe, Seferovic Petar M, Sliwa Karen, Stewart Simon, Uijl Alicia, Vaartjes Ilonca, Vermeulen Roel, Monique Verschuren W M, Volterrani Maurizio, von Heahling Stephan, Hoes Arno Jan 2022, In: European Journal of Heart Failure. 24 , p. 143-168 26 p.

Associations between the fast-food environment and diabetes prevalence in the Netherlands:a cross-sectional study

Ntarladima Anna Maria, Karssenberg Derek, Poelman Maartje, Grobbee Diederick E., Lu Meng, Schmitz Oliver, Strak Maciej, Janssen Nicole, Hoek Gerard, Vaartjes Ilonca Jan 2022, In: The Lancet Planetary Health. 6 , p. e29-e39

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