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101. Using Nontraditional Risk Factors in Coronary Heart Disease Risk Assessment: Clinical Summary of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation (pdf file)
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     October 06, 2009 - Potential harms include lifelong use of medications without proven benefit and psychological and other … assessment for CHD, the use of aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease, and screening for high blood … pressure can be accessed at www.preventiveservices.ahrq.gov For a summary of the evidence systematically

102. Archived: Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults With Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Behavioral Counseling | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/healthy-diet-and-physical-activity-counseling-adults-with-high-risk-of-cvd-august-2014
     August 26, 2014 - blood pressure, and aspirin use when appropriate. … Commonly reported intermediate outcomes included objective measures of lipid levels, blood pressure, … pressure by 2.06 mm Hg (CI, 1.08 to 3.03 mm Hg), diastolic blood pressure by 1.30 mm Hg (CI, 0.68 to … In Brief: Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure With DASH. … Blood pressure, stroke, and coronary heart disease.

103. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Publishes Final Recommendation Statement on Aspirin Use for the Prevention of Preeclampsia (pdf file)
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     September 28, 2021 - It’s a complex condition that occurs when a pregnant person has high blood pressure and there are signs … pregnancy, being pregnant with more than one baby, and having certain chronic conditions such as high blood … pressure or diabetes. … recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, and preventive medications

104. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Behavioral Counseling to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle in Adults With Cardiovascular Risk Factors (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/healthful-diet-phys-activity-high-risk-cvd-draft-rec-bulletin.pdf
     June 08, 2020 - This draft recommendation applies to people with specific cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood … pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels. … “Almost half of all adults in the U.S. have risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high blood … pressure or elevated cholesterol, but the good news is there are steps people can take to reduce their … recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, and preventive medications

105. ahrq12a_Summary_HBP.qxd (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2010 - pressure predicts cardiovascular risk better than diastolic pressure (9). … Office Blood Pressure Measurement. … Home Blood Pressure Monitoring. … blood pressure measurement. … blood pressure.

106. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Screening for Carotid Artery Stenosis (pdf file)
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     August 31, 2020 - “This includes controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight … evidence-based recommendations that can help clinicians and patients prevent stroke through preventive medications … recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, and preventive medications

107. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Screening for Carotid Artery Stenosis (pdf file)
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     February 02, 2021 - “People can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease, including strokes, by controlling high blood … pressure and cholesterol, maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active, eating a healthy diet … evidence-based recommendations that can help clinicians and patients prevent stroke through preventive medications … recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, and preventive medications

108. Draft Research Plan: Screening for Atrial Fibrillation | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     March 26, 2020 - history of stroke or transient ischemic attack KQs 5, 6: Adults needing antiplatelet or anticoagulation medications … , 2, 4: Physical examination (including pulse palpation or heart auscultation), automated pulse or blood … pressure measurement, pulse oximetry; two-stage approach in which a physical examination component or … pressure measurement, pulse oximetry; two-stage approach in which a physical examination component or … one or more cardiologists KQs 5, 6: Active treatment (i.e., other antiplatelet or anticoagulation medications

109. Draft Research Plan: Atrial Fibrillation: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     March 26, 2020 - history of stroke or transient ischemic attack KQs 5, 6: Adults needing antiplatelet or anticoagulation medications … , 2, 4: Physical examination (including pulse palpation or heart auscultation), automated pulse or blood … pressure measurement, pulse oximetry; two-stage approach in which a physical examination component or … pressure measurement, pulse oximetry; two-stage approach in which a physical examination component or … one or more cardiologists KQs 5, 6: Active treatment (i.e., other antiplatelet or anticoagulation medications

110. Screening for Hypertension in Adults: Clinician Summary (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2021 - Screen: Measure blood pressure with an office blood pressure measurement. 2. … Confirm: Take blood pressure measurements outside of the clinical setting to confirm a hypertension … Ways to measure blood pressure outside of the clinical setting include: • Ambulatory blood pressure … • Home blood pressure monitoring: patients measure their own blood pressure at home with an automated … Measurements are taken much less frequently than with ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (eg, 1 to

111. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Seeks Comment on Its Draft Recommendation Statement on Screening for Carotid Artery Stenosis (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/casbulletin.pdf
     March 17, 2014 - “The good news is that we have ways to reduce the risk of a stroke: control blood pressure and cholesterol … recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, and preventive medications

112. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommends Against Screening Healthy Adults for Carotid Artery Stenosis (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/casfinalrsbulletin.pdf
     July 08, 2014 - “This includes controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol, not smoking, being physically active … recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, and preventive medications

113. Screening for Gestational Diabetes (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2014 - Preeclampsia is a condition defined by high blood pressure and high levels of protein in the urine. … care means making smart decisions about what screening tests, counseling services, and preventive medications … Many people don’t get the tests, counseling, or medications they need. … Others get tests, counseling, or medications they don’t need or that may be harmful to them. … Force recommendations can help you learn about screening tests, counseling services, and preventive medications

114. Archived: Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults Without Known Risk Factors: Behavioral Counseling | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/healthful-diet-and-physical-activity-for-cardiovascular-disease-prevention-in-adults-without-known-risk-factors-behavioral-counseling-july-2017
     July 11, 2017 - pressure, use of statin medications in persons at risk for CVD, screening and counseling for tobacco … pressure, 11 use of statin medications in persons at risk for CVD, 12 screening and counseling for … pressure level (−1.26 mm Hg [95% CI, −1.77 to −0.75]), diastolic blood pressure level (−0.49 mm Hg [ … Screening for high blood pressure in adults: U.S. … The Hypertension Prevention Trial: three-year effects of dietary changes on blood pressure.

115. Archived: Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2) in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/diabetes-mellitus-type-2-in-adults-screening
     June 15, 2008 - blood pressure (either treated or untreated) greater than 135/80 mm Hg. … Adults with Sustained Blood Pressure 135/80 mm Hg or lower Recommendation Screen for Type 2 … The first step in applying this recommendation should be measurement of blood pressure (BP). … Treatment of Persons with Sustained Blood Pressure of 135/80 mm Hg or Greater: Blood pressure targets … Lower blood pressure targets for persons with diabetes and high blood pressure reduce CVD events compared

116. Archived: Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2) in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/diabetes-mellitus-type-2-in-adults-screening-2008
     June 15, 2008 - blood pressure (either treated or untreated) greater than 135/80 mm Hg. … Adults with Sustained Blood Pressure 135/80 mm Hg or lower Recommendation Screen for Type 2 … The first step in applying this recommendation should be measurement of blood pressure (BP). … Treatment of Persons with Sustained Blood Pressure of 135/80 mm Hg or Greater: Blood pressure targets … Lower blood pressure targets for persons with diabetes and high blood pressure reduce CVD events compared

117. Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/prediabetes-t2dm-bulletin.pdf
     August 24, 2021 - to diet and physical activity are effective in helping to prevent diabetes and also improve weight, blood … pressure, and lipid levels. … recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, and preventive medications

118. Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Screening for Atrial Fibrillation (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/atrial-fibrillation-draft-bulletin.pdf
     May 17, 2021 - Other emerging technologies are being studied as well, such as automated blood pressure cuffs, pulse … recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, and preventive medications

119. Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/prediabetes-screening-newsbulletin.pdf
     April 12, 2021 - to diet and physical activity are effective in helping to prevent diabetes and also improve weight, blood … pressure, and lipid levels. … recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, and preventive medications

120. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/abdomanartbulletin.pdf
     February 24, 2014 - eating a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy weight; engaging in physical activity; and keeping blood … pressure and blood cholesterol under control.” … recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, and preventive medications