Recommendations for general measures and antiatherosclerotic use
Procedure/medication	Grade of recommendation	Level of evidence
Balanced diet	I	A
Weight control	I	B
Physical activity	I	B
Vaccination against influenza	I	B
Tobacco cessation	I	A
BP control < 140 mmHg	I	A
BP control < 120 mmHg	IIa	B
Statins	I	A
Antiplatelets	I	A
ACEI/ARB	I	A

ACEI: angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors; ARB: angiotensin receptor blockers. BP: blood pressure.