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Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and Stroke Prevention

This page offers links to the Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and Stoke Prevention guideline and supporting material. Dates refer to the date the material or link was posted by CCGC.

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CVD and Stoke Prevention Guideline Materials

• CVD and Stroke Prevention Guideline (February 2007)
• CVD and Stroke Prevention Guideline Literature List (February 2007)
• CVD and Stroke Prevention Guideline Committee (July 2007)
• Additional Resources (February 2007)

Guideline Updates

• The 2008 Update to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Recommendations for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack states that the combination of aspirin and extended-release dipyridamole is recommended over aspirin alone for antiplatelet therapy.
• Based upon the 2007 American Heart Association consensus statement on hypertension, the blood pressure target for patients with established CAD is < 130/80 mm Hg.  Among CAD patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction, the goal is even more stringent at < 120/80 mm Hg.

CVD and Stroke Prevention Links

• Health-e-Solutions Heart Risk Score (July 2008)
• American Heart Association: Go Red for Women (February 2007)
• Risk Assessment Tool for Estimating 10-Year CVD Risk (February 2007)
• Video of Heart Smart Interview on Colorado & Co. (April 2007)

Other CCGC Guideline Materials By Type

• Guideline Committee Members
• Guidelines: Long Forms
• Guidelines: Short Forms
• Patient Tracking Forms (Flow Sheets)
• Patient Education
• Research References

Questions?

For questions or concerns about the Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and Stroke Prevention Guideline, materials, and links, please contact CCGC at (720) 297-1681.