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2018 Cholesterol Guidelines: Key Topics in Primary Prevention

Donald Clark1, Salim S Virani2

  • 1Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 N State Street, Jackson, MS, 39216, USA. dclark2@umc.edu.

Current Atherosclerosis Reports
|March 17, 2019
PubMed

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The 2018 ACC/AHA cholesterol guidelines offer updated recommendations for managing high blood cholesterol. They focus on primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) using risk assessment and lifestyle changes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Cholesterol Management

Background:

  • High blood cholesterol is a significant risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for primary prevention of cardiovascular events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the key recommendations from the 2018 American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) cholesterol guidelines.
  • To highlight essential information for clinicians regarding primary prevention of ASCVD.

Main Methods:

  • The review synthesizes evidence-based recommendations from the 2018 ACC/AHA cholesterol guidelines.
  • Focuses on risk estimation, risk-enhancing factors, and coronary artery calcium scoring for primary prevention.

Main Results:

  • The guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for ASCVD primary prevention.
  • Emphasizes lifestyle modifications, accurate risk assessment, and pharmacologic therapies.

Conclusions:

  • The 2018 ACC/AHA cholesterol guidelines offer a robust approach to ASCVD primary prevention.
  • Clinicians should utilize updated risk assessment tools and evidence-based therapies for optimal patient outcomes.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cardiovascular diseaseGuidelinesPrimary prevention

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