Circulation· 2019Q1· Guideline
2019 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines
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Short summary
The 2019 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease introduces a novel, individualized approach to risk assessment and management, emphasizing lifestyle modifications and pharmacologic interventions based on updated risk calculators and evidence.
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Key points
- Emphasizes lifestyle modification as the cornerstone of primary CVD prevention, including diet, physical activity, and weight management.
- Utilizes updated pooled cohort equations to estimate 10-year risk of ASCVD, guiding treatment decisions.
- Provides specific recommendations for initiating statin therapy based on ASCVD risk, LDL-C levels, and other factors.
- Revises recommendations for aspirin use for primary prevention, considering age and bleeding risk.
- Addresses the role of other risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, in primary prevention strategies.
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Abstract
Author(s): Arnett, Donna K; Blumenthal, Roger S; Albert, Michelle A; Buroker, Andrew B; Goldberger, Zachary D; Hahn, Ellen J; Himmelfarb, Cheryl Dennison; Khera, Amit; Lloyd-Jones, Donald; McEvoy, J William; Michos, Erin D; Miedema, Michael D; Muñoz, Daniel; Smith, Sidney C; Virani, Salim S; Williams, Kim A; Yeboah, Joseph; Ziaeian, Boback
The authors' abstract, as published at the source. Circulation, 2019 · DOI ↗
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Field: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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