Importance There is little evidence to support patient-centered outcomes in patients with
cardiovascular disease. Objective To derive patient-defined adverse cardiovascular and
noncardiovascular events (PACE) through a consensus-based process. Design, Setting,
and Participants This pan-Canadian, consensus-based, qualitative study used an iterative
Delphi method to achieve consensus within a 35-member panel consisting of patients with
cardiovascular diseases and their caregivers and clinicians. The process included 4 rounds …