These are the nationally accepted guidelines current WISEWOMAN service delivery providers should follow in their practice.
CVD assessment
Aspirin therapy
Blood pressure
- 2017 Pharmacologic Treatment of Hypertension in Adults 60 Years or Older to Higher Versus Lower Blood Pressure Targets: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
- 2014 Evidence-Based Guideline for the Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: Report From the Panel Members Appointed to the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8).
Cholesterol
- 2016 Statin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults: Preventive Medication. USPSTF Recommendation Summary.
- 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines.
Diabetes
Overweight and obesity
- 2014 Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults With Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Behavioral Counseling - USPSTF Recommendation Summary.
- 2013 AHA/ACC/TOS Guideline for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults.
Tobacco use
- 2015 Tobacco Smoking Cessation in Adults, Including Pregnant Women: Behavioral and Pharmacotherapy Interventions. USPSTF Recommendation Summary.
- Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update — Clinical Practice Guideline.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Clinical Practice Guideline: Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence.
Diet and lifestyle
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2015 – 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 8th Ed. Dec. 2015.
- 2013 AHA/ACC Guideline on Lifestyle Management to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines.
- 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
- Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet principles (ATP III).