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Pop Quiz: Primary Prevention of CVD
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<section><h2><p>According to the 2019 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, which of the following approaches is the most important way to prevent atherosclerotic vascular disease, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation?</p></h2></section><section><h2><p>According to the 2019 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, which of the following approaches is the most important way to prevent atherosclerotic vascular disease, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation?</p></h2></section><section><h2><p>Better luck next time</p></h2><p><p>The guideline also states "A team-based care approach is an effective strategy for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Clinicians should evaluate the social determinants of health that affect individuals to inform treatment decisions."</p><p><br></p><p>And "Adults who are 40 to 75 years of age and are being evaluated for cardiovascular disease prevention should undergo 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk estimation and have a clinician–patient risk discussion before starting on pharmacological therapy, such as antihypertensive therapy, a statin, or aspirin. The presence or absence of additional risk-enhancing factors can help guide decisions about preventive interventions in select individuals, as can coronary artery calcium scanning."</p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: black;">For more cardiovascular disease content, visit the </span><a href="https://www.consultant360.com/cardiology" target="_blank" style="color: black;">Specialty Site</a><span style="color: black;">.</span></p></p></section><section><h3><p>Good job!</p></h3><p><p>The guideline also states "A team-based care approach is an effective strategy for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Clinicians should evaluate the social determinants of health that affect individuals to inform treatment decisions."</p><p><br></p><p>And "Adults who are 40 to 75 years of age and are being evaluated for cardiovascular disease prevention should undergo 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk estimation and have a clinician–patient risk discussion before starting on pharmacological therapy, such as antihypertensive therapy, a statin, or aspirin. The presence or absence of additional risk-enhancing factors can help guide decisions about preventive interventions in select individuals, as can coronary artery calcium scanning."</p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: black;">For more cardiovascular disease content, visit the </span><a href="https://www.consultant360.com/cardiology" target="_blank" style="color: black;">Specialty Site</a><span style="color: black;">.</span></p></p></section>
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