Dropping the current calculator for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk assessment—the pooled cohort equations (PCEs)—and adopting the American Heart Association’s PREVENT calculator ...
The latest American Heart Association (AHA) calculator for assessing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk performs well in patients with high and low lipoprotein(a) levels, a new ...
Every year, about 800,000 people in the United States – one person, every 40 seconds – suffer strokes, according to the American Stroke Association. But perhaps more surprising is the fact that 80% of ...
The rules for statin and blood pressure (BP) medication initiation may need to be rewritten if a new and improved cardiovascular risk prediction tool is broadly implemented, research suggested. Use of ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Early evaluation of CV risk factors could prevent premature heart events among young adults. The PREVENT risk ...
Warmer temperatures, drier conditions and the expansion of urban areas into fire-prone landscapes are creating a perfect storm for more frequent and intense wildfires. In 2023 alone, the National ...