Summary:
- This article provides updated clinical practice guidelines for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
- The guidelines focus on lifestyle modifications, management of risk factors (e.g., high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes), and the use of aspirin and other medications to reduce the risk of developing CVD.
- Key recommendations include promoting healthy behaviors, addressing social determinants of health, and tailoring prevention strategies to individual patient characteristics and preferences.