2019 CVD Primary Prevention Guideline
Published: marzo 17, 2019
- The purpose of this guideline is to review and consolidate existing recommendations into a single guidance document focused on the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
- This guideline includes newly generated recommendations for aspirin use, and tobacco use, in addition to recommendations related to team-based care, shared decision-making, exercise and physical activity, and assessment of social determinants of health.
- Recommendations for lifestyle and other factors that affect cardiovascular risk are provided to create a comprehensive yet targeted ACC/AHA guideline on primary prevention of ASCVD.
2019 CVD Primary Prevention Guideline: A Deep Dive
Donna Arnett, MSPH, PhD and Erin Michos, MD, MHS provide an overview of the 2019 CVD Primary Prevention Guideline.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: What You Need to Know About the New Prevention Guidelines by Penny M. Kris-Etherton, Distinguished Professor of Nutrition, The Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D., R.D.N., L.D.N., FAHA, FNLA, FASN, CLS
- Top Things to Know: : Top Things to Know
- Slide Set (PDF)
- Highlights from the 2019 CVD Primary Prevention Guideline (PDF)
- Commentary: by Penny M. Kris-Etherton, Distinguished Professor of Nutrition, The Pennsylvania State University, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAHA, FNLA, FASN, CLS
- Infographic: Primary Prevention (PNG)
- News Release:
- AHA News: New guidelines: Healthy lifestyle, managing risks are key to preventing heart attack, stroke