9 Prime CVD Prevention Pointers from the ACC/AHA 2019 Primary Prevention Guideline

CLINICAL FOCUS: PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) outcomes have improved substantially in recent years, but ASCVD remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.

The 2019 landmark clinical practice guidelines from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) provide evidence-based recommendations for primary prevention of ASCVD.

For a concise summary of key points, scroll through the slides below.