2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk

Stroke Reports Monday, November 18th, 2013

AMA:  11/12/13

Preamble and Transition to ACC/AHA Guidelines to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk The goals of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) are to prevent cardiovascular (CV) diseases, improve the management of people who have these diseases through professional education and research, and develop guidelines, standards and policies that promote optimal patient care and CV health. Toward these objectives, the ACC and AHA have collaborated with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and stakeholder and professional organizations to develop clinical practice guidelines for assessment of CV risk, lifestyle modifications to reduce CV risk, and management of blood cholesterol, overweight and obesity in adults.  Read More

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