Fig. 2.
Assessment guides for the primary prevention of ASCVD risk factors, adapted from the ACC/AHA [15]. *Class IIa scoring for evidence-based recommendations are based on data compiled from multiple randomized clinical trials and the weight of evidence or opinion is in favor of therapeutic efficacy. It is assumed to be a reasonable pursuit to perform these procedures or treatments [20]. ACC, American College of Cardiology, AHA, American Heart Association, ASCVD, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.