Cardiovascular Prevention Glossary

Multiple beneficial cardiovascular effects of medications beyond their primary mechanism. Particularly relevant for stat...

Fixed-dose combination tablet containing multiple cardiovascular medications for simplified prevention therapy.

Risk prediction algorithms used to estimate 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk in primary prevention.

Updated cardiovascular risk prediction models that include kidney disease and incorporate contemporary population data.

Interventions to prevent cardiovascular disease in patients without established coronary artery disease.

A measurement of arterial stiffness determined by the speed at which pressure waves travel through arteries.

UK-developed cardiovascular risk calculator that includes additional risk factors beyond traditional models.

Cholesterol content of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins that contributes to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk.

Persistent cardiovascular risk despite optimal lipid control, attributed to ongoing inflammation. Target for anti-inflam...

Cardiovascular risk calculator that includes hs-CRP and family history in addition to traditional risk factors.

Additional clinical factors that may warrant intensification of preventive therapy beyond standard risk calculations.

A high-intensity statin medication frequently prescribed for cardiovascular prevention due to its potent LDL cholesterol...

Relative risk reduction; percentage decrease in event rate comparing intervention to control groups.

European cardiovascular risk prediction algorithm that estimates 10-year risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular even...

Interventions to prevent recurrent cardiovascular events in patients with established coronary artery disease.

A class of diabetes medications that provide cardiovascular protection by reducing heart failure hospitalizations and ma...

Collaborative approach between clinician and patient to make healthcare decisions incorporating evidence and patient val...

Clinical syndrome characterized by predictable chest pain or anginal equivalents due to fixed coronary stenosis. Managed...

A class of cholesterol-lowering medications that inhibit HMG-CoA reductase enzyme.

Inability to tolerate statin therapy due to adverse effects, most commonly muscle-related symptoms.

Swedish Trial in Old Patients with Hypertension; landmark study establishing antihypertensive therapy benefits in elderl...

Swedish cardiovascular disease registry that provides real-world evidence on treatment outcomes and guideline adherence...

Angiographic scoring system quantifying complexity of coronary artery disease to guide revascularization decisions.

The failure to initiate or intensify therapy when treatment goals are not achieved, representing a barrier to optimal ca...