What is the 2019 ACC/AHA guideline on the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease?
The 2019 ACC/AHA guideline on the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease is a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. It provides recommendations and guidelines for lifestyle changes, risk factor management, and healthcare for individuals without known cardiovascular disease, and includes topics such as physical activity, diet, smoking cessation, and blood pressure/cholesterol management. It was published in the journal Circulation in 2019 and can be accessed at https://www.ahajournals.org/journal/circ