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Practice Guideline

Effectiveness-based guidelines for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in women--2011 update: a guideline from the american heart association

Lori Mosca et al. Circulation. .

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  • Circulation. 2011 Jun 7;123(22):e624
  • Circulation. 2011 Oct 18;124(16):e427
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Flow diagram for CVD preventive care in women. CVD indicates cardiovascular disease; DASH, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension; CHD, coronary heart disease; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; and ACS, acute coronary syndrome.
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