🎙️ Episode 27: Statin Confusion? Try the PREVENT Calculator

20/04/2025 3 min Temporada 1 Episodio 27
🎙️ Episode 27: Statin Confusion? Try the PREVENT Calculator

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Send us a text📊 What It Is:A modern CV risk estimator developed from 2.3 million-person dataset.Replaces outdated ASCVD calculator (based on 25k).🧠 Features:Adds BMI, GFR, A1C, and zip code.Omits race — more equitable.Outputs risk of heart disease, stroke, heart failure.⚠️ Caveats:Generally gives lower risk estimates vs ASCVD.May reduce statin overuse, but some feel it's too conservative.🧩 Clinical Takeaway:Helpful in primary prevention — especially borderline cases.Use side-by-side with ASCVD for now until guidelines update.

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