About Atherosclerotic CVD

It is estimated that nearly 127 million Americans are living with one or more forms of cardiovascular disease, and nearly 29% of American adults have high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. Elevated LDL-C is well understood to be directly associated with the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), leading to increased risk for heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. Despite advances in the pharmacologic treatment of dyslipidemia, hypercholesterolemia remains a significant public health problem in the U.S.

A significant portion of the population, including those considered high-risk, are receiving sub-optimal or no treatment to lower their cholesterol. On top of this barrier, specific populations are faced with even worse treatment rates, including factors such as gender, race/ethnicity, and access to health insurance. New treatment guidelines and recommendations have been on the scene since 2018, and nurses are poised to support patients in improving ASCVD-related outcomes.

Resources

Patient Education Handouts

Cholesterol: What You Need to Know Fact Sheet

August 12, 2024

Patient Education Handouts

Managing Lipid Disease Fact Sheet

September 12, 2024

Patient Education Handouts

Peripheral Artery Disease Activity Program

September 12, 2024

Provider Tools

PAD Screening Slidedeck

September 19, 2024

Patient Education Handouts

What is Familial Hypercholesterolemia? Fact Sheet

October 12, 2024

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Podcast Episodes

Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD), Diabetes

Understanding and Reducing Cardiovascular and Cardiometabolic Risks

Nancy Albert, APN, and Rimsky Denis, MD, discuss current studies in ASCVD…

Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD), Lipid Management

Triglyceride Management Matters

Jan McAlister, DNP, APRN, CLS, describes the links between triglycerides, diet, obesity,…

Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD), Hypertension

Renal Denervation in Clinical Practice

Ruth-Alma Turkson-Ocran PhD, MPH, RN, FNP-BC, CNE and Maria Bonanni CRNP discuss…