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Cardiac prevention guidelines

  • John W. McEvoy
  • , Roger S. Blumenthal
  • , Erin D. Michos
  • The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/ProceedingChapterpeer-review

2 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

In this chapter, we summarize a number of recently released guideline documents for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Specifically, guidelines for the assessment of cardiovascular risk, the treatment of high cholesterol, the treatment of obesity, optimizing diet and healthy lifestyle habits, and the treatment of hypertension are discussed. Particular focus is given to new developments in these guidelines, pharmacologic considerations related to the guidelines, as well as positive and negative attributes of the recommendations. A thorough understanding of these recent guidelines, including their strengths and weaknesses, is critical in order to deliver the most up-to-date evidence-based cardiovascular care.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPathophysiology and Pharmacotherapy of Cardiovascular Disease
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages21-36
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9783319159614
ISBN (Print)9783319159607
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Cardiac risk
  • Guidelines
  • Hypercholesterolemia
  • Hypertension
  • Obesity
  • Preventive cardiology

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