Primary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease: Guidance From Framingham

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Authors

Scott M. Grundy

Gary Balady

Penny M. Kris‐Etherton · Penny George Institute for Health and Healing

Harlan M. Krumholz

John C. LaRosa

Ira S. Ockene

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.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 97, Issue 18, pp. 1876-1887

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.97.18.1876

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