Endorsed by the American Society for Preventive Cardiology, this highly practical resource focuses on the application of current guidelines and practice standards in the clinical management of cardiovascular risk factors. The Manual presents concise descriptions of each major cardiovascular risk factor, and practical, to-the-point discussions of current best practices in clinical management. In addition, the Manual includes chapters on peripheral arterial disease, stroke, smoking, contemporary cardiovascular imaging, heart failure, metabolic syndrome, thrombosis, nutrition, special populations, novel risk factors, and psychosocial stress. Throughout the Manual, recommendations are based on the most recent prevention guidelines of the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association, including those on Risk Assessment, Lifestyle Recommendations, Blood Cholesterol, and Obesity, as well as the new guidelines on Hypertension.

Chapter authors are recognized leaders in each area of practice, and special efforts have been made by the authors and editors to ensure that the content of all chapters is as up-to-date as possible.

Key Features:

Presents a highly practical focus on the application of current guidelines and practice standards regarding cardiovascular risk factors

Recommendations based on the most recent prevention guidelines

Authored by recognized leaders in the field

Covers all major cardiovascular risk factors, key methodologies in risk assessment, and special issues regarding specific patient populations

Contents

Chapter 1: National Burden of Cardiovascular Disease and Associated Risk Factors
Chapter 2: Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Chapter 3: The New American Prevention Guidelines: Aligning the Guidelines for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk Reduction With the Evidence
Chapter 4: Management of High Blood Pressure
Chapter 5: Smoking and Passive Smoking
Chapter 6: Metabolic Syndrome
Chapter 7: Diabetes Management Guidelines
Chapter 8: Assessment and Management of Obesity
Chapter 9: Novel Biomarkers and Risk Factors
Chapter 10: Antithrombotic Therapy in the Primary and Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 11: Psychosocial Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 12: Role of Stress Testing
Chapter 13: Role of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Assessment in Preventive Cardiology
Chapter 14: Role of Noncontrast Coronary CT for Detection of Coronary Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Stratification
Chapter 15: CardioProtective Dietary Patterns and Preventions of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 16: Alcohol and Cardiovascular Diseases
Chapter 17: Physical Activity
Chapter 18: The Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Among Women
Chapter 19: Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Pediatric Populations
Chapter 20: Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Guidelines
Chapter 21: Secondary Prevention Guidelines
Chapter 22: Preventing Heart Failure
Chapter 23: Prevention of Ischemic Stroke
Chapter 24: Peripheral Artery Disease
Chapter 25: Alternative and Complementary Medical Approaches
Chapter 26: Development of a Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Chapter 27: Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation