CardioVascular Prevention
4 + 2 = CV Prevention
4 Steps of Risk Stratification
- Qualitative Risk Approximation
Identify major risk factors, initiate counseling, and education. - Quantitative Risk Estimation
Use a validated model, such as Pooled Cohort Equations in the United States. - Risk Enhancing Factors
For individuals with intermediate risk, assess additional poorly represented factors. - Coronary Artery Calcium Score
If uncertainty remains, this score may help in classifying risk and improving adherence.
Increasing ASCVD Risk
2 Principles of Management
- Emphasize Healthy Lifestyle for Everyone
Encourage smoking cessation, a healthy diet, exercise, and weight management. - Escalate Preventive Measures with Increased Risk
Increase intensity of lifestyle interventions as risk escalates, focusing on smoking cessation, diet, exercise, and weight management.
Education, Counseling, Shared Decision Making
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