News-Medical.Net November 13, 2024
Primary care clinicians and practices are uniquely positioned to help people achieve optimal cardiovascular health through screening, diagnosing and treating the health behaviors and factors outlined in the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 health metrics to reduce the risk for heart disease and stroke, according to a new scientific statement published today in the Association’s peer-reviewed journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., however, an estimated 1 of every 4 deaths due to cardiovascular disease could be avoided by addressing modifiable risk factors with lifestyle changes and treatment. The Association’s Life’s Essential 8 are key measures for improving and maintaining optimal cardiovascular health and reducing the risk of heart...
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