ESC/EAS guidelines
Also written as: ESC/EAS — European Society of Cardiology/European Atherosclerosis Society
Joint clinical practice guidelines from the European Society of Cardiology and European Atherosclerosis Society for dyslipidemia management and cardiovascular prevention.
Full Definition
The ESC/EAS guidelines represent collaborative recommendations from the European Society of Cardiology and European Atherosclerosis Society, primarily focusing on dyslipidemia management and cardiovascular disease prevention. These guidelines often differ from American recommendations in risk thresholds, target levels, and therapeutic approaches. They emphasize systematic coronary risk evaluation (SCORE) and provide European-specific recommendations for lipid management and cardiovascular prevention strategies.
Usage
Usage note: Use forward slash between ESC and EAS; order matters as ESC is typically listed first.
In Context
- "The 2019 ESC/EAS guidelines recommend more aggressive LDL cholesterol targets than previous versions." — Clinical guideline review
- "European practitioners typically follow ESC/EAS guidelines rather than American recommendations for lipid management." — International clinical comparison