Lectures 53-54: Primary Prevention of ASCVD | Quizlet

What are the 9 ABCs for primary prevention?

Assess Risk
Aspirin
Blood pressure
Cigarettes
Cholesterol
Diet
Diabetes
Exercise
Sleep

What are the overarching recommendations for primary prevention of ASCVD?

Shared-decision making
Team-based care
Economic/social factors

How do you assess risk for primary prevention of ASCVD?

ASCVD risk calculator
(aka pooled cohort equation)

When is Aspirin used for primary prevention in ASCVD?

Patients aged 40-59 with ASCVD risk >10% and no ASCVD with a low risk of bleed

What are the therapy options for blood pressure control?

ACEi
ARB
DHP CCBs
Non-DHP CCBs
Thiazides

What are the therapy options for cholesterol?

Statins
PCSK9 Inhibitors
Fibrates
BAS
Niacin
Omega-3

What risk level indicates use of a moderate-intensity statin?

>7.5%

What risk level indicates use of a high-intensity statin?

>10%

What are the therapy options for smoking cessation?

NRT
Buproprion
Varenicline

What diabetic agents can be used for primary prevention of ASCVD?

Metformin
SGLT2 Inhibitors
GLP-1 agonists

Exercise recommendation for primary prevention

75-150 minutes of moderate or vigorous intensity exercise per week

What guidelines are used for ASCVD primary prevention?

2019 ACC/AHA Guidelines on Primary Prevention of CVD