Table 2.

Common referrals to a preventive cardiology center. ASCVD: atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Personal or family history of ASCVD

ASCVD with recurrent events

Severe or difficult lipid disorders

Inherited lipid disorders (particularly children)

Genetic testing

Risk assessment with advanced lipid testing/novel biomarkers

Noninvasive atherosclerosis imaging to refine risk estimation

Statin-associated side effects

Lifestyle counseling (weight management, smoking cessation, diet, etc)

Healthy individuals interested in understanding and lowering ASCVD risk

Review and/or consultation for preventive medical therapies

Participation in clinical trials of novel preventive therapies