SEA 2026 Standards for Global Control of Vascular Risk

Vascular diseases are the main cause of mortality in Spain, are associated with a high degree of disability and involve high healthcare costs. The Spanish Society of Arteriosclerosis meets this challenge by trying to improve the knowledge, prevention and management of these disorders. For prevention to be effective, the multifactorial nature of atherosclerosis encourages a global approach that addresses all risk factors. This document updates the clinical evidence, summarizes recent progress in research and covers all phases of the vascular patient's journey: initial examination and tests, diagnostic criteria, vascular risk assessment, general and pharmacological recommendations and criteria for referral and discharge. Furthermore, guidelines to set up a vascular risk consultation are issued. The aim is to provide healthcare professionals with a reference handbook for the daily practice in the vascular field.