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American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines

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Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Overview

This guideline addresses the roles of diet and physical activity in reducing cardiovascular risk factors. It includes a list of the "Top 10 Take-Home Messages for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease." It replaces the 2013 guideline. 

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Resource Details

Date: September 10, 2019
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  CPG

Symptoms & Conditions

Cardiac Conditions

Patient Age

Aged (65+), Adult (25-44), 80 and over (80+), Middle Aged (45-64)

Author(s)

Eckel RH, Jakicic JM, Ard JD, Hubbard VS, de Jesus JM, Lee IM, Lichtenstein AH, Loria CM, Millen BE, Miller NH, Nonas CA, Sacks FM, Smith SC Jr, Svetkey LP, Wadden TW, Yanovski SZ; American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines

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