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Ten things to know about ten cardiovascular disease risk factors

Harold E Bays1, Pam R Taub2, Elizabeth Epstein2

  • 1Medical Director / President, Louisville Metabolic and Atherosclerosis Research Center, Louisville, KY USA.

American Journal of Preventive Cardiology
|July 30, 2021
PubMed

Insights

The American Society for Preventive Cardiology 2021 update summarizes ten key cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. This guide aids clinicians in staying current with essential preventive cardiology knowledge and guidelines.

Area of Science:

  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Factors

Background:

  • Clinicians face challenges staying updated on preventive cardiology due to rapid medical advancements.
  • Awareness of the latest guidelines for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors is crucial for effective patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a succinct overview of ten sentinel CVD risk factors.
  • To offer quick access to key guidelines and reviews for each risk factor.
  • To support busy clinicians in maintaining up-to-date knowledge in preventive cardiology.

Main Methods:

  • The "ASPC Top Ten CVD Risk Factors 2021 Update" is a yearly summary document.
  • It reflects author perspectives on ten critical CVD risk factors.
  • Includes references to applicable guidelines and select reviews.

Main Results:

  • Identifies ten key CVD risk factors: nutrition, physical inactivity, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, hypertension, obesity, population considerations (age, race, sex), smoking/thrombosis, kidney dysfunction, and genetics.
  • Provides a focused summary of essential information for each risk factor.
  • Offers direct links to relevant clinical guidelines and reviews.

Conclusions:

  • The 2021 update serves as a valuable, concise resource for preventive cardiology.
  • It aids clinicians in managing common CVD risk factors effectively.
  • Emphasizes the importance of staying current with evidence-based guidelines for CVD prevention.

Keywords:
AdiposopathyBlood pressureCardiovascular disease risk factorsDiabetesGenetics/familial hypercholesterolemiaGlucoseKidneysNutritionObesityPhysical activityPreventive cardiologySexSmokinglipidsthrombosis

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