What are the risk factors for ASCVD?
Risk factors for ASCVD include hypertension, smoking, dyslipidemia, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, unhealthy dietary patterns, and a family history of premature ASCVD. Additionally, having an elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 130 mm Hg or higher or a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 80 mm Hg or higher is associated with an increased risk of ASCVD. Hypertension is a major modifiable risk factor for ASCVD, and individuals with hypertension have a higher risk of developing ASCVD than those without hypertension.