ASCVD
Also written as: ASCVD — atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, encompassing coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease.
Full Definition
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a broad term encompassing various manifestations of atherosclerosis including coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral arterial disease. The term is commonly used in clinical guidelines and risk assessment tools to describe the composite endpoint of major cardiovascular events. ASCVD risk estimation using tools like the Pooled Cohort Equations helps guide primary prevention therapy decisions. The diagnosis of clinical ASCVD automatically places patients in the secondary prevention category for cardiovascular risk management.
Usage
Usage note: Use all caps for acronym. Encompasses broader disease spectrum than CAD or CHD alone.
In Context
- "The patient's 10-year ASCVD risk was calculated at 15% using the Pooled Cohort Equations." — Risk assessment
- "Established ASCVD indicates high-intensity statin therapy regardless of baseline LDL-C." — Treatment protocol