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    Coronary Artery Disease/Coronary Heart Disease

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on coronary artery disease (CAD), coronary heart disease (CHD) and related issues, including acute coronary syndrome, angina, cardiomyopathy, hypertension, and myocardial infarction. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
    Categories

    Editorials and Letters

    Prevention

    Treatment

    Screening and Diagnosis

    Complications and Special Situations

    Patient Education, Self-Care

    Editorials and Letters
    Jan 15, 2022 — Determining When to Recommend Glucose-Lowering Drugs That Reduce Cardiovascular Risk [Editorials]
    Oct 15, 2021 — Previous ECG Criteria (Including STEMI Criteria) Overlook Too Many Acute MIs Due to Acute Coronary Occlusion [Letters to the Editor]
    Apr 15, 2021 — Key Recommendations on Managing Dyslipidemia for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: Stopping Where the Evidence Does [Editorials]
    Dec 15, 2019 — The Case Against Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring for Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment [Editorials]
    Jun 01, 2019 — Rethinking Aspirin for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease [Editorials]
    Feb 15, 2017 — Aspirin for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Colorectal Cancer: New Recommendations from the USPSTF [Editorials]
    Prevention
    Dec 15, 2023 — Preventing CVD in Women: Common Questions and Answers   CME   Alg
    Sep 15, 2022 — Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]   FREE
    Sep 15, 2022 — Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease [Putting Prevention Into Practice]   CME
    Mar 15, 2022 — Can Mobile Phone–Based Interventions Improve Adherence to Medication for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults? [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Oct 15, 2021 — Healthy Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults with Cardiovascular Risk Factors [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Mar 15, 2021 — Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Promote a Healthy Diet and Physical Activity for CVD Prevention in Adults with Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Aug 15, 2019 — Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention [Medicine by the Numbers]
    May 01, 2018 — Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease [Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews]
    Apr 01, 2018 — Use of Niacin for Primary or Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular or Cerebrovascular Events [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    May 01, 2017 — Estimating Cardiovascular Risk [Point-of-Care Guides]   Tool
    Jun 01, 2016 — Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention   PtEd
    Feb 01, 2016 — Preventing CVD in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Update from the AHA and ADA [Practice Guidelines]
    Jan 01, 2012 — AHA Updates Guidelines on CVD Prevention in Women [Practice Guidelines]   Alg
    Treatment

    Acute

    Jan 15, 2024 — Acute Coronary Syndrome: Diagnosis and Initial Management   CME   Alg
    Dec 01, 2020 — Beta Blockers for Suspected or Diagnosed Acute Myocardial Infarction [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jun 01, 2020 — Supplemental Oxygen Therapy for Nonhypoxemic Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Dec 01, 2018 — Early Invasive Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Nov 01, 2013 — Myocardial Infarction: Management of the Subacute Period   Alg
    Dec 01, 2009 — Drug-Eluting Coronary Artery Stents   PtEd
    Aug 15, 2009 — Acute Coronary Syndrome (Unstable Angina and non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction) [Clinical Evidence Handbook]

    Chronic

    Oct 15, 2019 — Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Mar 15, 2018 — Stable Coronary Artery Disease: Treatment   Alg   PtEd
    Jan 01, 2018 — Stents for Stable Coronary Artery Disease [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Oct 01, 2017 — Prolonged Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After MI Reduces Major Adverse Cardiac Events [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Dec 01, 2016 — Impact of Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jul 01, 2016 — Cardiac Rehabilitation: Improving Function and Reducing Risk   PtEd
    Dec 01, 2015 — AHA/ACC/ASH Release Guideline on the Treatment of Hypertension and CAD [Practice Guidelines]
    Aug 15, 2015 — Vorapaxar (Zontivity) for the Prevention of Thrombotic Cardiovascular Events [STEPS]
    Nov 01, 2013 — Management of Stable Ischemic Heart Disease: Recommendations from the ACP [Practice Guidelines]
    Jul 01, 2012 — Adding ACE Inhibitors or ARBs to Standard Therapy for Stable Ischemic Heart Disease [Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews]
    Jun 15, 2007 — Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Children [Practice Guidelines]   Alg
    Feb 15, 2007 — Ranolazine (Ranexa) for Chronic Angina [STEPS]
    Screening and Diagnosis
    Feb 15, 2024 — Lipoprotein(a) Testing for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease [Diagnostic Tests]
    Feb 15, 2023 — Chest Pain Evaluation: Updated Guidelines From the AHA/ACC [Practice Guidelines]   CME
    Jul 15, 2022 — Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease [Diagnostic Tests]
    Dec 15, 2020 — Acute Chest Pain in Adults: Outpatient Evaluation
    May 01, 2019 — Applying a Clinical Decision Rule for CAD in Primary Care to Select a Diagnostic Test and Interpret the Results [Point-of-Care Guides]
    Mar 01, 2019 — Myocardial Infarction: Expert Consensus Group Provides Updated Definition [Practice Guidelines]
    Jan 15, 2019 — Risk Assessment for Cardiovascular Disease with Nontraditional Risk Factors: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Jan 15, 2019 — Risk Assessment for Cardiovascular Disease with Nontraditional Risk Factors [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Nov 15, 2018 — Overuse of Cardiac Testing [Lown Right Care]
    Sep 15, 2018 — Screening for Cardiovascular Disease Risk with Electrocardiography: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Sep 15, 2018 — Screening for Cardiovascular Disease Risk with Electrocardiography [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Aug 01, 2018 — Diagnosis of Acute Coronary Syndrome [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Sep 01, 2017 — Predictors of Acute Myocardial Infarction [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Sep 01, 2017 — Exercise Stress Testing: Indications and Common Questions   Tool
    Feb 01, 2017 — Acute Coronary Syndrome: Diagnostic Evaluation   Alg   POC
    Jun 15, 2016 — Rapid Protocols to Rule out Myocardial Infarction [Point-of-Care Guides]
    Sep 15, 2015 — ECG, Echocardiography, or MPI for Cardiac Screening: Guidance from the ACP [Practice Guidelines]
    Apr 15, 2014 — Apolipoproteins for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Oct 01, 2013 — Diagnosis of Stable Ischemic Heart Disease: Recommendations from the ACP [Practice Guidelines]
    Nov 15, 2010 — Can ECG Rule Out ACS if Performed While the Patient Is Having Chest Pain? [AFP Journal Club]
    Aug 15, 2007 — Radiologic Evaluation of Acute Chest Pain—Suspected Myocardial Ischemia
    Apr 15, 2007 — Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging   Alg
    Complications and Special Situations
    Jun 15, 2019 — Depression Following Acute Coronary Syndrome Events: Screening and Treatment Guidelines from the AAFP [Practice Guidelines]
    Jun 15, 2019 — Depression Following Acute Coronary Syndrome Events: Screening and Treatment Guidelines from the AAFP [Practice Guidelines]
    Jun 15, 2019 — Depression After ACS Events: AAFP Releases Updated Guidelines [Practice Guidelines]
    May 15, 2017 — Perioperative Cardiovascular Medication Management in Noncardiac Surgery: Common Questions   Alg   Tool
    Dec 01, 2012 — AHA Releases Statement on Sexual Activity and Cardiovascular Disease [Practice Guidelines]
    Mar 15, 2010 — Beta Blockers and Noncardiac Surgery: Why the POISE Study Alone Should Not Change Your Practice [AFP Journal Club]
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Aug 01, 2010 — Heart Attack: What Is Your Risk? [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Dec 01, 2009 — Coronary Artery Disease and the Use of Stents [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Nov 01, 2009 — Cardiac Rehabilitation [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd

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