The Journal of family practice
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At the end of the activity, participants will be able to:Summarize important findings and trends involving women and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Characterize the multiple cardiometabolic changes that occur during menopause and the associated ASCVD risk. Discuss the challenges of assessing ASCVD risk and dyslipidemia management in women. Identify women with elevated ASCVD risk and implement guideline-recommended statin therapy.
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New evidence is reshaping the role of low-dose aspirin in primary prevention. More selective decisions are now urged.
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At the end of the activity, participants will be able to:Describe the burden of disease and risk of atherothrombotic events in patients with polyvascular disease-peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and coronary artery disease (CAD). Implement screening and diagnostic procedures to improve detection of polyvascular disease and accurately assess overall atherothrombotic risk. Select evidence-based treatment to reduce cardiovascular and limb events in patients with polyvascular disease.
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Eggs can be part of a healthy diet. Epidemiologic evidence and clinical trials have found no links between egg intake and increased risk for heart disease. Eggs are a good source of high-quality protein. Eggs, in addition to numerous vitamins and minerals, contain compounds including choline, lutein, and zeaxanthin with functions that go beyond nutrition as they protect against chronic disease.
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Summarize the multiple atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk factors commonly present in persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Identify factors for clinical assessment and risk stratification in persons with HIV (PWH). Discuss the clinical challenges of dyslipidemia management among the HIV population, including avoidance of major drug-drug interactions (DDIs). Implement appropriate and safe statin therapy in PWH and elevated ASCVD risk.