WISEWOMAN national clinical guidelines

 

These are the nationally accepted guidelines current WISEWOMAN service delivery providers should follow in their practice.

CVD prevention

• 2019 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Risk: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines (PDF)

Aspirin therapy

• 2016 Aspirin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Colorectal Cancer: USPSTF Recommendation Statement
• Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease: Preventive Medication

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 (PDF)

Diabetes

• 2017 Oral Pharmacologic Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Clinical Practice Guideline Update from the American College of Physicians

Overweight and obesity

• 2020 Healthy Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults With Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Behavioral Counseling Interventions- USPSTF Recommendation Summary

Tobacco use

• 2021 Tobacco Smoking Cessation in Adults, Including Pregnant Persons: Interventions - USPSTF Recommendation Summary
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Clinical Practice Guideline: Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence - 2008 Update

Diet and lifestyle

• U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. 9th Edition. December 2020
• 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 (PDF)
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: 2010 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Your Guide to Lowering Cholesterol with Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC)
• National Cholesterol Education Program ATP III At-a-Glance: Quick Desk Reference (for cholesterol management)