Title
Primary prevention of coronary heart disease: guidance from Framingham: a statement for healthcare professionals from the AHA Task Force on Risk Reduction. American Heart Association
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Date
5-29-1998
Document Type
Article
Subjects
Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Cholesterol, HDL; Cholesterol, LDL; Cohort Studies; Comorbidity; Coronary Disease; Data Display; Diabetes Mellitus; Female; Humans; Hypertension; Male; Middle Aged; Prospective Studies; Risk Factors; Smoking; Triglycerides; United States
Disciplines
Cardiology | Cardiovascular Diseases
Abstract
This statement discusses the new Framingham Heart Study charts for estimating (CHD) coronary heart disease risk, their essential features, and their appropriate use. In addition, several issues related to CHD prevention raised by these charts are examined. Other issues of risk management not considered in these charts are also addressed.
Rights and Permissions
Citation: Circulation. 1998 May 12;97(18):1876-87.
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PubMed ID
9603549