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Preventing Heart Attacks and Death in Patients with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Weight Management2
The patient’s Body Mass Index (BMI) should be calculated and waist circumference measured as part of the evaluation. These metrics should also be monitored to determine the response to therapy. The desirable BMI range is 18.5–24.9 kg/m2. When the patient’s BMI is > 25 kg/m2, the goal for waist circumference is 40 inches in men and 35 inches in women.
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To learn how to measure your Body Mass Index, click here.
For more information on the American Heart Association, their recommendations for risk prevention or their Get With The GuidelinesSM program, click here.
• Smoking Cessation and Smoke Avoidance
• Blood Pressure Control
• Lipid Management
• Physical Activity
• Weight Management
• Diabetes Management
• Antiplatelet Agents / Anticoagulants
• ACE Inhibitors
• Beta-Blockers
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