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Cerebrovascular disease: A condition in which a clot can form and limit blood flow to the brain. If this blockage is temporary and does not cause permanent damage to the brain, it is called a transient ischemic stroke or TIA. If the blockage lasts long enough to cause permanent damage to the brain, it is called a stroke.
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, otherwise known as ASCVD, is caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls and refers to conditions that include: Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), such as myocardial infarction, angina, and coronary artery stenosis.
ASCVD is caused by buildup in the arteries and it increases the possibility of heart disease and stroke. These key steps can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle and reduce your risk of ASCVD, heart disease and stroke.
Resources for Health Care Professionals. The resources in this page have been created and assembled by the American Heart Association®, its volunteer medical professionals from across the country, and the hospitals participating in this initiative. The materials are for educational purposes only.
ASCVD Perspectives portrays the journey of a typical patient through their various care settings after a recent cardiac event and being diagnosed with clinical ASCVD. This podcast is intended
The National Integrated ASCVD Management Initiative aims to understand and improve the patient journey by identifying lipid management best practices that can be leveraged nationally across care settings.
1. What does ASCVD mean and how does it affect my heart health? 2. How do I lower my risk of heart disease and stroke? 3. Are you prescribing me any new medications? If so, what potential side effects should I be aware of? AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT: Reflect on the discussion, review materials . provided and follow your doctor’s instructions on ...
You will understand and articulate the concepts of thresholds of LDL-C to consider initiation of non-statin lipid lowering therapy, identifying “very high-risk” ASCVD patients and system level gaps in lipid management. Innovative Lipid Management Strategies for ASCVD Risk Reduction.
What is coronary artery disease? The American Heart Association explains the sometimes confusing terms CAD and CHD, the causes of CAD, risk factors for coronary artery disease, and how to prevent coronary artery disease or CAD.
cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI), peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and stroke. In addition, elevated Lp(a) is a strong predictor of the presence and progression of calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD). Yet, Lp(a) gets the least clinical attention among clinicians compared to