Introduction
death, CVD
CVD, RECRUITMENT, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the US, and non-Hispanic Black Americans have a higher burden of CVD than other groups.Successful management of cardiovascular risks is a complex process that requires self-monitoring, using medications, adjusting diet and physical activity, and working effectively with health care clinicians.The goal of this randomized clinical trial, Veteran Peer Coaches Optimizing and Advancing Cardiac Health (Vet-COACH), was to test the effectiveness of a home-visit, peer health coaching intervention to improve health outcomes for veterans with multiple CVD risks. We used a neighborhood-based recruitment strategy for both the coaches and participants, targeting areas with a disproportionate number of people with cardiovascular risks.