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==Overview==
==Overview==
Risk stratification among patients with and at risk for coronary artery disease is critical so that the level of aggressiveness of management can match the risk of future events.  The magnitude of risk is often clearer in the patient who has had a vascular event than in the assessment of primary risk assessment (who will have a future event who does not yet have evidence of CHD).
Risk stratification among patients with and at risk for coronary artery disease is critical so that the level of aggressiveness of management can match the risk of future events.  The magnitude of risk is often clearer in the patient who has had a vascular event than in the assessment of primary risk assessment (who will have a future event who does not yet have evidence of CHD).  Patients at low to intermediate risk by history and physical examination account for 75% of cardiovascular events.  There is therefore the need for improved risk stratification tools to reclassify those patients deemed to be at low risk on history and physical examination into a higher risk category.  In select populations, coronary artery calcium scoring, [[carotid intima-media thickness]] ([[CIMT]]) assessment and [[C reactive protein]] ([[CRP]]) assessment may offer addition improvements in risk stratification.


==Risk Equivalents in Primary Prevention==
==Risk Equivalents in Primary Prevention==
You are essentially considered to have the equivalent of coronary heart disease if you have any of the following:
*[[Aortic aneurysm]]
*[[Aortic aneurysm]]
*[[Diabetes]]
*[[Diabetes]]
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* Older Age (men ≥45 years old; women ≥55 years old)
* Older Age (men ≥45 years old; women ≥55 years old)


==Risk Stratification Tests in Primary Prevention==
==Risk Stratification==
'''All these tests provide the greatest information to guide decision making in the intermediate risk patient.  Among patients who are low risk or high risk, these tests likely do not change management decisions.  These tests reclassify risk beyond risk factors in about 25% of patients.'''
=== '''[[ Framingham Risk Score|Framingham risk calculator]]'''===
===Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring===
The Framingham Risk Score is used to estimate the 10-year cardiovascular risk of an individual. The Framingham Risk Score is based on data obtained from the Framingham Heart Study. There are two Framingham Risk Scores, one for men and one for women.
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====Class IIa====
1. Measurement of CAC is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults at intermediate risk (10% to 20% 10-year risk i.e. a Framingham Risk Score of 10% to 20%). (Level of Evidence: B)


====Class IIb====
- Low Risk is less than 10%
1. Measurement of CAC may be reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment persons at low to intermediate risk (6% to 10% 10-year risk, i.e. a Framingham Risk Score of 6% to 10%). (Level of Evidence: B)


====Class III====
- Intermediate Risk is 10 - 20%


1. Persons at low risk (<6% 10-year risk, i.e. a Framingham Risk Score of <6%) should not No Benefit undergo CAC measurement for cardiovascular risk assessment. (Level of Evidence: B)}}
- High Risk is more than 20%
===Stress EKG: Duke Treadmill Score===
Duke treadmill score (DTS) = Treadmill time (Bruce) - 5 x ST deviation (no. mm) - 4 x Angina index (0,1,2)


===Carotid Intimal Medial Thickness===
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Measurement of carotid artery intima-media thickness is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in
| Low Risk Score || ≥ 5 || Treat medically
asymptomatic adults '''at intermediate risk'''.}} Class IIa B
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| Intermediate Score || 10 to 4 || Stress Imaging
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| High Risk Score || ≤ 11 || Cath/PCI/CABG
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===C Reactive Protein===
===Stress Imaging===
The odds ratio for events among patients in the highest tertile are 2 times higher than those in the lowest tertile.
Stress imaging is induction of reversible ischemia in a patient using drugs which can can cause increased contraction of heart muscle like [[dobutamine]] or drugs which cause vasodilatation and decrease blood supply to heart. Both these mechanisms cause stress on heart.


==ACC/AHA Guidelines- Pocket Guideline: 2010 ACCF/AHA Guideline for Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk in Asymptomatic Adults (DO NOT EDIT)==
====ACC/AHA guidelines for Stress Imaging====
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===Risk Stratification and Genomics===
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*Global Risk Scoring Recommendation
| colspan="1" style="text-align:center; background:LightGreen"|[[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Classification of Recommendations|Class I]]
Class I 1. Global risk scores (such as the Framingham Risk Score) that use multiple traditional cardiovascular risk factors should be obtained for risk assessment in all asymptomatic adults without a clinical history of CHD. These scores are useful for combining individual risk factor measurements into a single quantitative estimate of risk that can be used to targe preventive interventions. (Level of Evidence: B)
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| bgcolor="LightGreen"|<nowiki>"</nowiki> '''1.''' Symptomatic, able to exercise, uninterpretable ECG.<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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| bgcolor="LightGreen"|<nowiki>"</nowiki> '''2.''' Symptomatic, unable to exercise.<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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| bgcolor="LightGreen"|<nowiki>"</nowiki> '''3.''' Symptomatic prior coronary revascularization.<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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| bgcolor="LightGreen"|<nowiki>"</nowiki> '''4.''' Functionally significant lesion.<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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| bgcolor="LightGreen"|<nowiki>"</nowiki> '''5.''' Intermediate risk on Duke Treadmill Score.<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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*Family History Recommendation
====Stress Imaging Results====
Class I 1. Family history of atherothrombotic CVD should be obtained for cardiovascular risk assessment in all asymptomatic adults. (Level of Evidence: B)
;Low risk findings
* It has normal or near normal MPI
* Normal stress echo
* The annual mortality rate in these patients will be < 1%
; Intermediate risk findings
* Mild to moderate dysfunction of left ventricle. (resting ejection fraction of 35- 49%)
* Moderate stress induced perfusion defect without LV dilatation or increased uptake into pulmonary vessels.
* Mild to moderate stress induced regional wall motion abnormalities in echocardiogram seen in upto 4 segments.
* The annual mortality rate of these patients will be 1 - 3%.
;High risk findings
* Significant LV dysfuntion. (resting ejection fraction of <40%%)
* Abnormal left ventricular end systolic volume.
* Extensive ischemic regional wall motion abnormality in more than 5 segments.
* Low ischemic threshold during stress echo.
* Multi-vessel regional wall motion abnormality.
* The annual mortality rate in these patients will be > 3%.


*Genotypes Recommendation
==2010 ACCF/AHA Guideline for Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk in Asymptomatic Adults (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref>==
Class III: 1. Genotype testing for CHD risk assessment in No Benefit asymptomatic adults is not recommended. (Level of Evidence: B)
===Global Risk Scoring (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref> ===


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| colspan="1" style="text-align:center; background:LightGreen"|[[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Classification of Recommendations|Class I]]


===Lipoproteins and Circulating Blood Markers===
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*Lipoprotein and Apolipoprotein Assessments Recommendation
| bgcolor="LightGreen"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Global risk scores (such as the [[Framingham Risk Score]]) that use multiple traditional cardiovascular risk factors should be obtained for risk assessment in all asymptomatic adults without a clinical history of CHD. These scores are useful for combining individual risk factor measurements into a single quantitative estimate of risk that can be used to target preventive interventions.<ref name="pmid11448281">{{cite journal| author=D'Agostino RB, Grundy S, Sullivan LM, Wilson P, CHD Risk Prediction Group| title=Validation of the Framingham coronary heart disease prediction scores: results of a multiple ethnic groups investigation. | journal=JAMA | year= 2001 | volume= 286 | issue= 2 | pages= 180-7 | pmid=11448281 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11448281  }}  [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11829577 Review in: ACP J Club. 2002 Jan-Feb;136(1):36] </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
Class III: 1. Measurement of lipid parameters, including No Benefit lipoproteins, apolipoproteins, particle size, and density, beyond standard fasting lipid profile is not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults. (Level of Evidence: C)
|}


*Natriuretic Peptides Recommendation
===Family History (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref> ===
Class III: 1. Measurement of natriuretic peptides is not No Benefit recommended for CHD risk assessment in asymptomatic adults. (Level of Evidence: B)
{|class="wikitable"
|-
| colspan="1" style="text-align:center; background:LightGreen"|[[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Classification of Recommendations|Class I]]
|-
| bgcolor="LightGreen"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Family history of atherothrombotic CVD should be obtained for cardiovascular risk assessment in all asymptomatic adults.<ref name="pmid17299196">{{cite journal| author=Ridker PM, Buring JE, Rifai N, Cook NR| title=Development and validation of improved algorithms for the assessment of global cardiovascular risk in women: the Reynolds Risk Score. | journal=JAMA | year= 2007 | volume= 297 | issue= 6 | pages= 611-9 | pmid=17299196 | doi=10.1001/jama.297.6.611 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17299196  }} </ref><ref name="pmid11804985">{{cite journal| author=Assmann G, Cullen P, Schulte H| title=Simple scoring scheme for calculating the risk of acute coronary events based on the 10-year follow-up of the prospective cardiovascular Münster (PROCAM) study. | journal=Circulation | year= 2002 | volume= 105 | issue= 3 | pages= 310-5 | pmid=11804985 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11804985  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
|}


*C-Reactive Protein Recommendations
===Genomic Testing (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref> ===
Class IIa 1. In men 50 years of age or older or women 60 years of age or older with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol less than 130 mg/dL; not on lipid-lowering, hormone replacement, or immunosuppressant therapy; without clinical CHD, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, severe inflammatory conditions or contraindications to statins, measurement of CRP can be useful in the selection of patients for statin therapy. (Level of Evidence: B)
Class IIb 1. In asymptomatic intermediate-risk men 50 years of age or younger or women 60 years of age or younger, measurement of CRP may be reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment. (Level of Evidence: B)
Class III: 1. In asymptomatic high-risk adults, measurement of No Benefit CRP is not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment. (Level of Evidence: B)
2. In low-risk men younger than 50 years of age or women 60 years of age or younger, measurement of CRP is not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment. (Level of Evidence: B)


*Hemoglobin A1C Recommendation
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Class IIb 1. Measurement of hemoglobin A1C may be reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults without a diagnosis of diabetes. (Level of Evidence: B)
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| colspan="1" style="text-align:center; background:LightCoral"|[[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Classification of Recommendations|Class III: No Benefit]]


*Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 Recommendation
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Class IIb 1. Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 might be reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in intermediate-risk asymptomatic adults. (Level of Evidence: B)
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<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' [[Genotype]] testing for CHD risk assessment in asymptomatic adults is not recommended.<ref name="pmid19153409">{{cite journal| author=Paynter NP, Chasman DI, Buring JE, Shiffman D, Cook NR, Ridker PM| title=Cardiovascular disease risk prediction with and without knowledge of genetic variation at chromosome 9p21.3. | journal=Ann Intern Med | year= 2009 | volume= 150 | issue= 2 | pages= 65-72 | pmid=19153409 | doi= | pmc=PMC2629586 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19153409  }} </ref><ref name="pmid18349093">{{cite journal| author=Scheuner MT, Sieverding P, Shekelle PG| title=Delivery of genomic medicine for common chronic adult diseases: a systematic review. | journal=JAMA | year= 2008 | volume= 299 | issue= 11 | pages= 1320-34 | pmid=18349093 | doi=10.1001/jama.299.11.1320 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18349093  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
|}


*Microalbuminuria Recommendations
===Lipoprotein and Apolipoprotein Assessments (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref> ===
Class IIa 1. In asymptomatic adults with hypertension or diabetes, urinalysis to detect microalbuminuria is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment. (Level of Evidence: B)
Class IIb 1. In asymptomatic adults at intermediate risk without hypertension or diabetes, urinalysis to detect microalbuminuria might be reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment. (Level of Evidence: B)


===Cardiac and Vascular Tests===
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*Resting Electrocardiogram Recommendations
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Class IIa 1. A resting electrocardiogram (ECG) is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults with hypertension or diabetes. (Level of Evidence: C)
| colspan="1" style="text-align:center; background:LightCoral"|[[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Classification of Recommendations|Class III: No Benefit]]
Class IIb 1. A resting ECG may be considered for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults without hypertension or diabetes. (Level of Evidence: C)


*Transthoracic Echocardiography Recommendations
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Class IIb 1. Echocardiography to detect left ventricular hypertrophy may be considered for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults with hypertension. (Level of Evidence: B)
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Class III: 1. Echocardiography is not recommended for No Benefit cardiovascular risk assessment of CHD in asymptomatic adults without hypertension. (Level of Evidence: C)
<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Measurement of lipid parameters, including [[lipoprotein]]s, [[apolipoprotein]]s, particle size, and density, beyond a standard                                fasting [[lipid profile]] is not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults.<ref name="pmid19349632">{{cite journal| author=Ip S, Lichtenstein AH, Chung M, Lau J, Balk EM| title=Systematic review: association of low-density lipoprotein subfractions with cardiovascular outcomes. | journal=Ann Intern Med | year= 2009 | volume= 150 | issue= 7 | pages= 474-84 | pmid=19349632 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19349632  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: C]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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*Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Recommendation
===Measurement of Natriuretic Peptides (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref> ===
Class IIa 1. Measurement of carotid artery intima-media thickness is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults at intermediate risk. Published recommendations on required equipment, technical approach, and operator training and experience for performance of the test must be carefully followed to achieve high-quality results. (Level of Evidence: B)


*Brachial/Peripheral Flow-Mediated Dilation
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Recommendation
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Class III: 1. Peripheral arterial flow-mediated dilation studies No Benefit are not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults. (Level of Evidence: B)
| colspan="1" style="text-align:center; background:LightCoral"|[[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Classification of Recommendations|Class III: No Benefit]]


*Specific Measures of Arterial Stiffness Recommendation
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Class III: 1. Measures of arterial stiffness outside of research No Benefit settings are not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults. (Level of Evidence: C)
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<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Measurement of natriuretic peptides is not recommended for CHD risk assessment in asymptomatic adults.<ref name="pmid19917883">{{cite journal| author=Di Angelantonio E, Chowdhury R, Sarwar N, Ray KK, Gobin R, Saleheen D et al.| title=B-type natriuretic peptides and cardiovascular risk: systematic review and meta-analysis of 40 prospective studies. | journal=Circulation | year= 2009 | volume= 120 | issue= 22 | pages= 2177-87 | pmid=19917883 | doi=10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.109.884866 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19917883  }} </ref>  ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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*Ankle-Brachial Index Recommendation
===Measurement of C-Reactive Protein (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref> ===
Class IIa 1. Measurement of ankle-brachial index is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults at intermediate risk. (Level of Evidence: B)


*Exercise Electrocardiography Recommendation
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Class IIb 1. An exercise ECG may be considered for cardiovascular risk assessment in intermediate-risk asymptomatic adults (including sedentary adults considering starting a vigorous exercise program), particularly when attention is paid to non-ECG markers such as exercise capacity. (Level of Evidence: B)
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| colspan="1" style="text-align:center; background:LightCoral"|[[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Classification of Recommendations|Class III: No Benefit]]
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<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' In asymptomatic high-risk adults, measurement of [[CRP]] is not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment.<ref name="pmid16214597">{{cite journal| author=Baigent C, Keech A, Kearney PM, Blackwell L, Buck G, Pollicino C et al.| title=Efficacy and safety of cholesterol-lowering treatment: prospective meta-analysis of data from 90,056 participants in 14 randomised trials of statins. | journal=Lancet | year= 2005 | volume= 366 | issue= 9493 | pages= 1267-78 | pmid=16214597 | doi=10.1016/S0140-6736(05)67394-1 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16214597  }}  [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16646606 Review in: ACP J Club. 2006 May-Jun;144(3):62] </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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| bgcolor="LightCoral"|
<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''2.''' In low-risk men younger than 50 years of age or women 60 years of age or younger, measurement of [[CRP]] is not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment.<ref name="pmid17299196">{{cite journal| author=Ridker PM, Buring JE, Rifai N, Cook NR| title=Development and validation of improved algorithms for the assessment of global cardiovascular risk in women: the Reynolds Risk Score. | journal=JAMA | year= 2007 | volume= 297 | issue= 6 | pages= 611-9 | pmid=17299196 | doi=10.1001/jama.297.6.611 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17299196  }} </ref><ref name="pmid18997194">{{cite journal| author=Ridker PM, Paynter NP, Rifai N, Gaziano JM, Cook NR| title=C-reactive protein and parental history improve global cardiovascular risk prediction: the Reynolds Risk Score for men. | journal=Circulation | year= 2008 | volume= 118 | issue= 22 | pages= 2243-51, 4p following 2251 | pmid=18997194 | doi=10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.108.814251 | pmc=PMC2752381 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18997194  }}  [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19306496 Review in: Ann Intern Med. 2009 Mar 17;150(6):JC3-14] </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>


*Stress Echocardiography Recommendation
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Class III: 1. Stress echocardiography is not indicated for No Benefit cardiovascular risk assessment in low- or intermediate-risk asymptomatic adults. (Exercise or pharmacological stress echocardiography is primarily used for its role in advanced cardiac evaluation of symptoms suspected of representing CHD and/or estimation of prognosis in patients with known CAD or the assessment of patients with known or suspected valvular heart disease.) (Level of Evidence: C)


*Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Recommendations
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Class IIb 1. Stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) may be considered for advanced cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults with diabetes or asymptomatic adults with a strong family history of CHD or when previous risk assessment testing suggests a high risk of CHD, such as a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of 400 or greater. (Levelof Evidence: C)
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Class III: 1. Stress MPI is not indicated for cardiovascular risk No Benefit assessment in low- or intermediate-risk asymptomatic adults. (Exercise or pharmacologic stress MPI is a technology primarily used and studied for its role in advanced cardiac evaluation of symptoms suspected of representing CHD and/or estimation of prognosis in patients with known coronary artery disease.) (Level of Evidence: C)
| colspan="1" style="text-align:center; background:LemonChiffon"|[[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Classification of Recommendations|Class IIa]]


*Calcium Scoring Methods Recommendations
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Class IIa 1. Measurement of CAC is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults at intermediate risk (10% to 20% 10-year risk). (Level of Evidence: B)
|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' In men 50 years of age or older or women 60 years of age or older with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol less than 130 mg/dL; not on lipid-lowering, [[Hormone replacement therapy|hormone replacement]], or immunosuppressant therapy; without clinical CHD, [[diabetes]], [[chronic kidney disease]], severe inflammatory conditions or contraindications to [[statin]]s, measurement of CRP can be useful in the selection of patients for statin therapy.<ref name="pmid18997196">{{cite journal| author=Ridker PM, Danielson E, Fonseca FA, Genest J, Gotto AM, Kastelein JJ et al.| title=Rosuvastatin to prevent vascular events in men and women with elevated C-reactive protein. | journal=N Engl J Med | year= 2008 | volume= 359 | issue= 21 | pages= 2195-207 | pmid=18997196 | doi=10.1056/NEJMoa0807646 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18997196  }}  [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19332604 Review in: Evid Based Med. 2009 Apr;14(2):48]  [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19172709 Review in: Ann Intern Med. 2009 Jan 20;150(2):JC1-4] </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
Class IIb 1. Measurement of CAC may be reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment persons at low to intermediate risk (6% to 10% 10-year risk). (Level of Evidence: B)
|}
Class III: 1. Persons at low risk (<6% 10-year risk) should not No Benefit undergo CAC measurement for cardiovascular risk assessment. (Level of Evidence: B)


*Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography
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Recommendation
|-
Class III: 1. Coronary computed tomography angiography is No Benefit not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults. (Level of Evidence: C)
| colspan="1" style="text-align:center; background:LemonChiffon"|[[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Classification of Recommendations|Class IIb]]


*Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Plaque Recommendation
|-
Class III: 1. Magnetic resonance imaging for detection of No Benefit vascular plaque is not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults. (Level of Evidence: C)
|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' In asymptomatic intermediate-risk men 50 years of age or younger or women 60 years of age or younger, measurement of CRP may be reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment.<ref name="pmid17299196">{{cite journal| author=Ridker PM, Buring JE, Rifai N, Cook NR| title=Development and validation of improved algorithms for the assessment of global cardiovascular risk in women: the Reynolds Risk Score. | journal=JAMA | year= 2007 | volume= 297 | issue= 6 | pages= 611-9 | pmid=17299196 | doi=10.1001/jama.297.6.611 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17299196  }} </ref><ref name="pmid18997194">{{cite journal| author=Ridker PM, Paynter NP, Rifai N, Gaziano JM, Cook NR| title=C-reactive protein and parental history improve global cardiovascular risk prediction: the Reynolds Risk Score for men. | journal=Circulation | year= 2008 | volume= 118 | issue= 22 | pages= 2243-51, 4p following 2251 | pmid=18997194 | doi=10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.108.814251 | pmc=PMC2752381 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18997194  }}  [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19306496 Review in: Ann Intern Med. 2009 Mar 17;150(6):JC3-14] </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
|}


===Additional Considerations===
===Measurement of Hemoglobin A1C  (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref>===
*Patients With Diabetes Recommendations
Class IIa 1. In asymptomatic adults with diabetes, 40 years of age and older, measurement of CAC is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment. (Level of Evidence: B)
Class IIb 1. Measurement of hemoglobin A1C may be considered for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults with diabetes. (Level of Evidence: B)
2. Stress MPI may be considered for advanced cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults with diabetes or when previous risk assessment testing suggests a high risk of CHD, such as a CAC score of 400 or greater. (Level of Evidence: C)


*Women Recommendations
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Class I 1. A global risk score should be obtained in all asymptomatic women. (Level of Evidence: B)
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2. Family history of CVD should be obtained for cardiovascular risk assessment in all asymptomatic women. (Level of Evidence: B)
| colspan="1" style="text-align:center; background:LemonChiffon"|[[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Classification of Recommendations|Class IIb]]
}}
 
|-
|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Measurement of [[Hemoglobin A1c|hemoglobin A1C]] may be reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults without a diagnosis of [[diabetes]].<ref name="pmid15381514">{{cite journal| author=Khaw KT, Wareham N, Bingham S, Luben R, Welch A, Day N| title=Association of hemoglobin A1c with cardiovascular disease and mortality in adults: the European prospective investigation into cancer in Norfolk. | journal=Ann Intern Med | year= 2004 | volume= 141 | issue= 6 | pages= 413-20 | pmid=15381514 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=15381514  }}  [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=15739998 Review in: ACP J Club. 2005 Mar-Apr;142(2):52] </ref><ref name="pmid20200384">{{cite journal| author=Selvin E, Steffes MW, Zhu H, Matsushita K, Wagenknecht L, Pankow J et al.| title=Glycated hemoglobin, diabetes, and cardiovascular risk in nondiabetic adults. | journal=N Engl J Med | year= 2010 | volume= 362 | issue= 9 | pages= 800-11 | pmid=20200384 | doi=10.1056/NEJMoa0908359 | pmc=PMC2872990 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20200384  }}  [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20643979 Review in: Ann Intern Med. 2010 Jul 20;153(2):JC1-13] </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
|}
 
===Testing for Microalbuminuria (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref>===
 
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|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' In asymptomatic adults with [[hypertension]] or [[diabetes]], [[urinalysis]] to detect [[microalbuminuria]] is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment.<ref name="pmid15655123">{{cite journal| author=Ibsen H, Olsen MH, Wachtell K, Borch-Johnsen K, Lindholm LH, Mogensen CE et al.| title=Reduction in albuminuria translates to reduction in cardiovascular events in hypertensive patients: losartan intervention for endpoint reduction in hypertension study. | journal=Hypertension | year= 2005 | volume= 45 | issue= 2 | pages= 198-202 | pmid=15655123 | doi=10.1161/01.HYP.0000154082.72286.2a | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=15655123  }} </ref><ref name="pmid14644892">{{cite journal| author=Wachtell K, Ibsen H, Olsen MH, Borch-Johnsen K, Lindholm LH, Mogensen CE et al.| title=Albuminuria and cardiovascular risk in hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy: the LIFE study. | journal=Ann Intern Med | year= 2003 | volume= 139 | issue= 11 | pages= 901-6 | pmid=14644892 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=14644892  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
|}
 
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|-
| colspan="1" style="text-align:center; background:LemonChiffon"|[[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Classification of Recommendations|Class IIb]]
 
|-
|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' In asymptomatic adults at intermediate risk without [[hypertension]] or [[diabetes]], [[urinalysis]] to detect [[microalbuminuria]] might be reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment.<ref name="pmid16087792">{{cite journal| author=Arnlöv J, Evans JC, Meigs JB, Wang TJ, Fox CS, Levy D et al.| title=Low-grade albuminuria and incidence of cardiovascular disease events in nonhypertensive and nondiabetic individuals: the Framingham Heart Study. | journal=Circulation | year= 2005 | volume= 112 | issue= 7 | pages= 969-75 | pmid=16087792 | doi=10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.105.538132 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16087792  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
|}
 
===Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2  (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref> ===
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|-
| colspan="1" style="text-align:center; background:LemonChiffon"|[[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Classification of Recommendations|Class IIb]]
 
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|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' [[Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2]] might be reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in intermediate-risk asymptomatic adults.<ref name="pmid17301621">{{cite journal| author=Lp-PLA2 Studies Collaboration. Ballantyne C, Cushman M, Psaty B, Furberg C, Khaw KT et al.| title=Collaborative meta-analysis of individual participant data from observational studies of Lp-PLA2 and cardiovascular diseases. | journal=Eur J Cardiovasc Prev Rehabil | year= 2007 | volume= 14 | issue= 1 | pages= 3-11 | pmid=17301621 | doi=10.1097/01.hjr.0000239464.18509.f1 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17301621  }} </ref><ref name="pmid15451783">{{cite journal| author=Koenig W, Khuseyinova N, Löwel H, Trischler G, Meisinger C| title=Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 adds to risk prediction of incident coronary events by C-reactive protein in apparently healthy middle-aged men from the general population: results from the 14-year follow-up of a large cohort from southern Germany. | journal=Circulation | year= 2004 | volume= 110 | issue= 14 | pages= 1903-8 | pmid=15451783 | doi=10.1161/01.CIR.0000143377.53389.C8 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=15451783  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
|}
 
===Resting Electrocardiogram (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref>===
 
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| colspan="1" style="text-align:center; background:LemonChiffon"|[[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Classification of Recommendations|Class IIa]]
 
|-
|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' A resting [[electrocardiogram]] (ECG) is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults with hypertension or diabetes.<ref name="pmid11812060">{{cite journal| author=De Bacquer D, De Backer G| title=Electrocardiographic findings and global coronary risk assessment. | journal=Eur Heart J | year= 2002 | volume= 23 | issue= 4 | pages= 268-70 | pmid=11812060 | doi=10.1053/euhj.2001.2849 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11812060  }} </ref><ref name="pmid14769809">{{cite journal| author=Okin PM, Roman MJ, Lee ET, Galloway JM, Howard BV, Devereux RB| title=Combined echocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy and electrocardiographic ST depression improve prediction of mortality in American Indians: the Strong Heart Study. | journal=Hypertension | year= 2004 | volume= 43 | issue= 4 | pages= 769-74 | pmid=14769809 | doi=10.1161/01.HYP.0000118585.73688.c6 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=14769809  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: C]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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| colspan="1" style="text-align:center; background:LemonChiffon"|[[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Classification of Recommendations|Class IIb]]
 
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|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' A resting ECG may be considered for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults without hypertension or diabetes.<ref name="pmid11533927">{{cite journal| author=Ashley EA, Raxwal V, Froelicher V| title=An evidence-based review of the resting electrocardiogram as a screening technique for heart disease. | journal=Prog Cardiovasc Dis | year= 2001 | volume= 44 | issue= 1 | pages= 55-67 | pmid=11533927 | doi=10.1053/pcad.2001.24683 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11533927  }} </ref><ref name="pmid15068986">{{cite journal| author=U.S. Preventive Services Task Force| title=Screening for coronary heart disease: recommendation statement. | journal=Ann Intern Med | year= 2004 | volume= 140 | issue= 7 | pages= 569-72 | pmid=15068986 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=15068986  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: C]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
|}
 
===Transthoracic Echocardiography (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref>===
 
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<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' [[Echocardiography]] is not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment of CHD in asymptomatic adults without hypertension. ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: C]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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| colspan="1" style="text-align:center; background:LemonChiffon"|[[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Classification of Recommendations|Class IIb]]
 
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|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Echocardiography to detect [[left ventricular hypertrophy]] may be considered for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults with hypertension.<ref name="pmid11738281">{{cite journal| author=Verdecchia P, Carini G, Circo A, Dovellini E, Giovannini E, Lombardo M et al.| title=Left ventricular mass and cardiovascular morbidity in essential hypertension: the MAVI study. | journal=J Am Coll Cardiol | year= 2001 | volume= 38 | issue= 7 | pages= 1829-35 | pmid=11738281 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11738281  }} </ref><ref name="pmid16651457">{{cite journal| author=Rodriguez CJ, Lin F, Sacco RL, Jin Z, Boden-Albala B, Homma S et al.| title=Prognostic implications of left ventricular mass among Hispanics: the Northern Manhattan Study. | journal=Hypertension | year= 2006 | volume= 48 | issue= 1 | pages= 87-92 | pmid=16651457 | doi=10.1161/01.HYP.0000223330.03088.58 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16651457  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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===Measurement of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness  (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref>===
 
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|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Measurement of [[carotid artery]] intima-media thickness is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults at intermediate risk.<ref name="pmid20378078">{{cite journal| author=Nambi V, Chambless L, Folsom AR, He M, Hu Y, Mosley T et al.| title=Carotid intima-media thickness and presence or absence of plaque improves prediction of coronary heart disease risk: the ARIC (Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities) study. | journal=J Am Coll Cardiol | year= 2010 | volume= 55 | issue= 15 | pages= 1600-7 | pmid=20378078 | doi=10.1016/j.jacc.2009.11.075 | pmc=PMC2862308 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20378078  }} </ref><ref name="pmid18261694">{{cite journal| author=Stein JH, Korcarz CE, Hurst RT, Lonn E, Kendall CB, Mohler ER et al.| title=Use of carotid ultrasound to identify subclinical vascular disease and evaluate cardiovascular disease risk: a consensus statement from the American Society of Echocardiography Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Task Force. Endorsed by the Society for Vascular Medicine. | journal=J Am Soc Echocardiogr | year= 2008 | volume= 21 | issue= 2 | pages= 93-111; quiz 189-90 | pmid=18261694 | doi=10.1016/j.echo.2007.11.011 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18261694  }} </ref> Published recommendations on required equipment, technical approach, and operator training and experience for performance of the test must be carefully followed to achieve high-quality results.<ref name="pmid18261694">{{cite journal| author=Stein JH, Korcarz CE, Hurst RT, Lonn E, Kendall CB, Mohler ER et al.| title=Use of carotid ultrasound to identify subclinical vascular disease and evaluate cardiovascular disease risk: a consensus statement from the American Society of Echocardiography Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Task Force. Endorsed by the Society for Vascular Medicine. | journal=J Am Soc Echocardiogr | year= 2008 | volume= 21 | issue= 2 | pages= 93-111; quiz 189-90 | pmid=18261694 | doi=10.1016/j.echo.2007.11.011 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18261694  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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===Brachial/Peripheral Flow-Mediated Dilation (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref>===
 
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<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Peripheral arterial flow-mediated dilation (FMD) studies are not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults.<ref name="pmid17451088">{{cite journal| author=Kuvin JT, Mammen A, Mooney P, Alsheikh-Ali AA, Karas RH| title=Assessment of peripheral vascular endothelial function in the ambulatory setting. | journal=Vasc Med | year= 2007 | volume= 12 | issue= 1 | pages= 13-6 | pmid=17451088 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17451088  }} </ref><ref name="pmid9874063">{{cite journal| author=Takase B, Uehata A, Akima T, Nagai T, Nishioka T, Hamabe A et al.| title=Endothelium-dependent flow-mediated vasodilation in coronary and brachial arteries in suspected coronary artery disease. | journal=Am J Cardiol | year= 1998 | volume= 82 | issue= 12 | pages= 1535-9, A7-8 | pmid=9874063 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=9874063  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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===Specific Measures of Arterial Stiffness (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref>===
 
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<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Measures of arterial stiffness outside of research settings are not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic                                    adults. ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: C]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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===Measurement of Ankle-Brachial Index (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref> ===
 
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|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Measurement of [[ankle-brachial index]] is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults at intermediate risk.<ref name="pmid18612117">{{cite journal| author=Ankle Brachial Index Collaboration. Fowkes FG, Murray GD, Butcher I, Heald CL, Lee RJ et al.| title=Ankle brachial index combined with Framingham Risk Score to predict cardiovascular events and mortality: a meta-analysis. | journal=JAMA | year= 2008 | volume= 300 | issue= 2 | pages= 197-208 | pmid=18612117 | doi=10.1001/jama.300.2.197 | pmc=PMC2932628 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18612117  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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===Exercise Electrocardiography (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref> ===
 
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|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' An exercise ECG may be considered for cardiovascular risk assessment in intermediate-risk asymptomatic adults (including sedentary adults considering starting a vigorous exercise program), particularly when attention is paid to non-ECG markers such as exercise capacity.<ref name="pmid12975254">{{cite journal| author=Gulati M, Pandey DK, Arnsdorf MF, Lauderdale DS, Thisted RA, Wicklund RH et al.| title=Exercise capacity and the risk of death in women: the St James Women Take Heart Project. | journal=Circulation | year= 2003 | volume= 108 | issue= 13 | pages= 1554-9 | pmid=12975254 | doi=10.1161/01.CIR.0000091080.57509.E9 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=12975254  }} </ref><ref name="pmid10546694">{{cite journal| author=Wei M, Kampert JB, Barlow CE, Nichaman MZ, Gibbons LW, Paffenbarger RS et al.| title=Relationship between low cardiorespiratory fitness and mortality in normal-weight, overweight, and obese men. | journal=JAMA | year= 1999 | volume= 282 | issue= 16 | pages= 1547-53 | pmid=10546694 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10546694  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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===Stress Echocardiography (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref>===
 
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|bgcolor="LightCoral"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Stress echocardiography is not indicated for cardiovascular risk assessment in low- or intermediate-risk asymptomatic adults. (Exercise or pharmacologic stress echocardiography is primarily used for its role in advanced cardiac evaluation of symptoms suspected of representing CHD and/or estimation of prognosis in patients with known [[coronary artery disease]] or the assessment of patients with known or suspected [[valvular heart disease]].) ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: C]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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===Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref> ===
 
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<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Stress MPI is not indicated for cardiovascular risk assessment in low- or intermediate-risk asymptomatic adults. (Exercise                                    or pharmacologic stress MPI is primarily used and studied for its role in advanced cardiac evaluation of symptoms suspected                                    of representing CHD and/or estimation of prognosis in patients with known CAD.).<ref name="pmid12570960">{{cite journal| author=Gibbons RJ, Abrams J, Chatterjee K, Daley J, Deedwania PC, Douglas JS et al.| title=ACC/AHA 2002 guideline update for the management of patients with chronic stable angina--summary article: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on practice guidelines (Committee on the Management of Patients With Chronic Stable Angina). | journal=J Am Coll Cardiol | year= 2003 | volume= 41 | issue= 1 | pages= 159-68 | pmid=12570960 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=12570960  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: C]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Stress [[myocardial perfusion]] imaging (MPI) may be considered for advanced cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults with diabetes or asymptomatic adults with a strong family history of CHD or when previous risk assessment testing suggests a high risk of CHD, such as a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of 400 or greater. ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: C]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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===Calcium Scoring Methods (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref> ===
 
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|bgcolor="LightCoral"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Persons at low risk (<6% 10-year risk) should not undergo CAC measurement for cardiovascular risk assessment.<ref name="pmid18367736">{{cite journal| author=Detrano R, Guerci AD, Carr JJ, Bild DE, Burke G, Folsom AR et al.| title=Coronary calcium as a predictor of coronary events in four racial or ethnic groups. | journal=N Engl J Med | year= 2008 | volume= 358 | issue= 13 | pages= 1336-45 | pmid=18367736 | doi=10.1056/NEJMoa072100 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18367736  }} </ref><ref name="pmid14722147">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, LaBree L, Azen SP, Doherty TM, Detrano RC| title=Coronary artery calcium score combined with Framingham score for risk prediction in asymptomatic individuals. | journal=JAMA | year= 2004 | volume= 291 | issue= 2 | pages= 210-5 | pmid=14722147 | doi=10.1001/jama.291.2.210 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=14722147  }} </ref><ref name="pmid19161884">{{cite journal| author=Budoff MJ, Nasir K, McClelland RL, Detrano R, Wong N, Blumenthal RS et al.| title=Coronary calcium predicts events better with absolute calcium scores than age-sex-race/ethnicity percentiles: MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis). | journal=J Am Coll Cardiol | year= 2009 | volume= 53 | issue= 4 | pages= 345-52 | pmid=19161884 | doi=10.1016/j.jacc.2008.07.072 | pmc=PMC2652569 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19161884  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Measurement of CAC is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults at intermediate risk (10% to 20% 10-year risk).<ref name="pmid18367736">{{cite journal| author=Detrano R, Guerci AD, Carr JJ, Bild DE, Burke G, Folsom AR et al.| title=Coronary calcium as a predictor of coronary events in four racial or ethnic groups. | journal=N Engl J Med | year= 2008 | volume= 358 | issue= 13 | pages= 1336-45 | pmid=18367736 | doi=10.1056/NEJMoa072100 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18367736  }} </ref><ref name="pmid14722147">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, LaBree L, Azen SP, Doherty TM, Detrano RC| title=Coronary artery calcium score combined with Framingham score for risk prediction in asymptomatic individuals. | journal=JAMA | year= 2004 | volume= 291 | issue= 2 | pages= 210-5 | pmid=14722147 | doi=10.1001/jama.291.2.210 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=14722147  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Measurement of CAC may be reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment persons at low to intermediate risk (6% to 10% 10-year risk).<ref name="pmid14722147">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, LaBree L, Azen SP, Doherty TM, Detrano RC| title=Coronary artery calcium score combined with Framingham score for risk prediction in asymptomatic individuals. | journal=JAMA | year= 2004 | volume= 291 | issue= 2 | pages= 210-5 | pmid=14722147 | doi=10.1001/jama.291.2.210 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=14722147  }} </ref><ref name="pmid16139129">{{cite journal| author=Taylor AJ, Bindeman J, Feuerstein I, Cao F, Brazaitis M, O'Malley PG| title=Coronary calcium independently predicts incident premature coronary heart disease over measured cardiovascular risk factors: mean three-year outcomes in the Prospective Army Coronary Calcium (PACC) project. | journal=J Am Coll Cardiol | year= 2005 | volume= 46 | issue= 5 | pages= 807-14 | pmid=16139129 | doi=10.1016/j.jacc.2005.05.049 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16139129  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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===Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref> ===
 
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<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Coronary [[Computed tomography angiography|Computed Tomography Angiography]] is  not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults.<ref name="pmid18652943">{{cite journal| author=Choi EK, Choi SI, Rivera JJ, Nasir K, Chang SA, Chun EJ et al.| title=Coronary computed tomography angiography as a screening tool for the detection of occult coronary artery disease in asymptomatic individuals. | journal=J Am Coll Cardiol | year= 2008 | volume= 52 | issue= 5 | pages= 357-65 | pmid=18652943 | doi=10.1016/j.jacc.2008.02.086 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18652943  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: C]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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===Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Plaque (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref> ===
 
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<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' MRI for detection of vascular plaque is not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults. ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: C]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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===Patients With Diabetes (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref>===
 
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|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' In asymptomatic adults with [[diabetes]], 40 years of age and older, measurement of CAC is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment.<ref name="pmid16497686">{{cite journal| author=Anand DV, Lim E, Hopkins D, Corder R, Shaw LJ, Sharp P et al.| title=Risk stratification in uncomplicated type 2 diabetes: prospective evaluation of the combined use of coronary artery calcium imaging and selective myocardial perfusion scintigraphy. | journal=Eur Heart J | year= 2006 | volume= 27 | issue= 6 | pages= 713-21 | pmid=16497686 | doi=10.1093/eurheartj/ehi808 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16497686  }} </ref><ref name="pmid18847481">{{cite journal| author=Becker A, Leber AW, Becker C, von Ziegler F, Tittus J, Schroeder I et al.| title=Predictive value of coronary calcifications for future cardiac events in asymptomatic patients with diabetes mellitus: a prospective study in 716 patients over 8 years. | journal=BMC Cardiovasc Disord | year= 2008 | volume= 8 | issue=  | pages= 27 | pmid=18847481 | doi=10.1186/1471-2261-8-27 | pmc=PMC2569906 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18847481  }} </ref><ref name="pmid17646190">{{cite journal| author=Scholte AJ, Schuijf JD, Kharagjitsingh AV, Jukema JW, Pundziute G, van der Wall EE et al.| title=Prevalence of coronary artery disease and plaque morphology assessed by multi-slice computed tomography coronary angiography and calcium scoring in asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes. | journal=Heart | year= 2008 | volume= 94 | issue= 3 | pages= 290-5 | pmid=17646190 | doi=10.1136/hrt.2007.121921 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17646190  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Measurement of [[Hemoglobin A1c|hemoglobin A1C]] may be considered for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults with diabetes.<ref name="pmid18082507">{{cite journal| author=Becker A, Leber A, Becker C, Knez A| title=Predictive value of coronary calcifications for future cardiac events in asymptomatic individuals. | journal=Am Heart J | year= 2008 | volume= 155 | issue= 1 | pages= 154-60 | pmid=18082507 | doi=10.1016/j.ahj.2007.08.024 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18082507  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
 
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|bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' Stress MPI may be considered for advanced cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults with diabetes or when previous risk assessment testing suggests a high risk of CHD, such as a CAC score of 400 or greater. ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: C]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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===Women (DO NOT EDIT)<ref name="pmid21098428">{{cite journal| author=Greenland P, Alpert JS, Beller GA, Benjamin EJ, Budoff MJ, Fayad ZA et al.| title=2010 ACCF/AHA guideline for assessment of cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. | journal=Circulation | year= 2010 | volume= 122 | issue= 25 | pages= e584-636 | pmid=21098428 | doi=10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182051b4c | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21098428  }} </ref>===
 
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| bgcolor="LightGreen"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''1.''' A global risk score should be obtained in all asymptomatic women.<ref name="pmid17299196">{{cite journal| author=Ridker PM, Buring JE, Rifai N, Cook NR| title=Development and validation of improved algorithms for the assessment of global cardiovascular risk in women: the Reynolds Risk Score. | journal=JAMA | year= 2007 | volume= 297 | issue= 6 | pages= 611-9 | pmid=17299196 | doi=10.1001/jama.297.6.611 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17299196  }} </ref><ref name="pmid17353516">{{cite journal| author=Pilote L, Dasgupta K, Guru V, Humphries KH, McGrath J, Norris C et al.| title=A comprehensive view of sex-specific issues related to cardiovascular disease. | journal=CMAJ | year= 2007 | volume= 176 | issue= 6 | pages= S1-44 | pmid=17353516 | doi=10.1503/cmaj.051455 | pmc=PMC1817670 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17353516  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
 
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| bgcolor="LightGreen"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''2.''' Family history of CVD should be obtained for cardiovascular risk assessment in all asymptomatic women.<ref name="pmid17299196">{{cite journal| author=Ridker PM, Buring JE, Rifai N, Cook NR| title=Development and validation of improved algorithms for the assessment of global cardiovascular risk in women: the Reynolds Risk Score. | journal=JAMA | year= 2007 | volume= 297 | issue= 6 | pages= 611-9 | pmid=17299196 | doi=10.1001/jama.297.6.611 | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=17299196  }} </ref><ref name="pmid11804985">{{cite journal| author=Assmann G, Cullen P, Schulte H| title=Simple scoring scheme for calculating the risk of acute coronary events based on the 10-year follow-up of the prospective cardiovascular Münster (PROCAM) study. | journal=Circulation | year= 2002 | volume= 105 | issue= 3 | pages= 310-5 | pmid=11804985 | doi= | pmc= | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11804985  }} </ref> ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]])''<nowiki>"</nowiki>
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Overview

Risk stratification among patients with and at risk for coronary artery disease is critical so that the level of aggressiveness of management can match the risk of future events. The magnitude of risk is often clearer in the patient who has had a vascular event than in the assessment of primary risk assessment (who will have a future event who does not yet have evidence of CHD). Patients at low to intermediate risk by history and physical examination account for 75% of cardiovascular events. There is therefore the need for improved risk stratification tools to reclassify those patients deemed to be at low risk on history and physical examination into a higher risk category. In select populations, coronary artery calcium scoring, carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) assessment and C reactive protein (CRP) assessment may offer addition improvements in risk stratification.

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CV Risk Factors in the Setting of Primary Prevention

  • Cigarette smoking
  • Family history of premature coronary artery disease (CAD)
  • High LDL (defined as LDL > 130 mg /dl)
  • Hypertension ( defined as a BP ≥140/90 mm Hg or if the patient is on antihypertensive drugs)
  • Low HDL (defined as HDL < 40 mg/dL males, < 50 mg/dL in females)
  • Older Age (men ≥45 years old; women ≥55 years old)

Risk Stratification

Framingham risk calculator

The Framingham Risk Score is used to estimate the 10-year cardiovascular risk of an individual. The Framingham Risk Score is based on data obtained from the Framingham Heart Study. There are two Framingham Risk Scores, one for men and one for women.

- Low Risk is less than 10%

- Intermediate Risk is 10 - 20%

- High Risk is more than 20%

Stress EKG: Duke Treadmill Score

Duke treadmill score (DTS) = Treadmill time (Bruce) - 5 x ST deviation (no. mm) - 4 x Angina index (0,1,2)

Low Risk Score ≥ 5 Treat medically
Intermediate Score 10 to 4 Stress Imaging
High Risk Score ≤ 11 Cath/PCI/CABG

Stress Imaging

Stress imaging is induction of reversible ischemia in a patient using drugs which can can cause increased contraction of heart muscle like dobutamine or drugs which cause vasodilatation and decrease blood supply to heart. Both these mechanisms cause stress on heart.

ACC/AHA guidelines for Stress Imaging

Class I
" 1. Symptomatic, able to exercise, uninterpretable ECG."
" 2. Symptomatic, unable to exercise."
" 3. Symptomatic prior coronary revascularization."
" 4. Functionally significant lesion."
" 5. Intermediate risk on Duke Treadmill Score."

Stress Imaging Results

Low risk findings
  • It has normal or near normal MPI
  • Normal stress echo
  • The annual mortality rate in these patients will be < 1%
Intermediate risk findings
  • Mild to moderate dysfunction of left ventricle. (resting ejection fraction of 35- 49%)
  • Moderate stress induced perfusion defect without LV dilatation or increased uptake into pulmonary vessels.
  • Mild to moderate stress induced regional wall motion abnormalities in echocardiogram seen in upto 4 segments.
  • The annual mortality rate of these patients will be 1 - 3%.
High risk findings
  • Significant LV dysfuntion. (resting ejection fraction of <40%%)
  • Abnormal left ventricular end systolic volume.
  • Extensive ischemic regional wall motion abnormality in more than 5 segments.
  • Low ischemic threshold during stress echo.
  • Multi-vessel regional wall motion abnormality.
  • The annual mortality rate in these patients will be > 3%.

2010 ACCF/AHA Guideline for Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk in Asymptomatic Adults (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Global Risk Scoring (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class I
"1. Global risk scores (such as the Framingham Risk Score) that use multiple traditional cardiovascular risk factors should be obtained for risk assessment in all asymptomatic adults without a clinical history of CHD. These scores are useful for combining individual risk factor measurements into a single quantitative estimate of risk that can be used to target preventive interventions.[2] (Level of Evidence: B)"

Family History (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class I
"1. Family history of atherothrombotic CVD should be obtained for cardiovascular risk assessment in all asymptomatic adults.[3][4] (Level of Evidence: B)"

Genomic Testing (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class III: No Benefit

"1. Genotype testing for CHD risk assessment in asymptomatic adults is not recommended.[5][6] (Level of Evidence: B)"

Lipoprotein and Apolipoprotein Assessments (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class III: No Benefit

"1. Measurement of lipid parameters, including lipoproteins, apolipoproteins, particle size, and density, beyond a standard fasting lipid profile is not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults.[7] (Level of Evidence: C)"

Measurement of Natriuretic Peptides (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class III: No Benefit

"1. Measurement of natriuretic peptides is not recommended for CHD risk assessment in asymptomatic adults.[8] (Level of Evidence: B)"

Measurement of C-Reactive Protein (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class III: No Benefit

"1. In asymptomatic high-risk adults, measurement of CRP is not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment.[9] (Level of Evidence: B)"

"2. In low-risk men younger than 50 years of age or women 60 years of age or younger, measurement of CRP is not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment.[3][10] (Level of Evidence: B)"

Class IIa
"1. In men 50 years of age or older or women 60 years of age or older with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol less than 130 mg/dL; not on lipid-lowering, hormone replacement, or immunosuppressant therapy; without clinical CHD, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, severe inflammatory conditions or contraindications to statins, measurement of CRP can be useful in the selection of patients for statin therapy.[11] (Level of Evidence: B)"
Class IIb
"1. In asymptomatic intermediate-risk men 50 years of age or younger or women 60 years of age or younger, measurement of CRP may be reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment.[3][10] (Level of Evidence: B)"

Measurement of Hemoglobin A1C (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class IIb
"1. Measurement of hemoglobin A1C may be reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults without a diagnosis of diabetes.[12][13] (Level of Evidence: B)"

Testing for Microalbuminuria (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class IIa
"1. In asymptomatic adults with hypertension or diabetes, urinalysis to detect microalbuminuria is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment.[14][15] (Level of Evidence: B)"
Class IIb
"1. In asymptomatic adults at intermediate risk without hypertension or diabetes, urinalysis to detect microalbuminuria might be reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment.[16] (Level of Evidence: B)"

Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class IIb
"1. Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 might be reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in intermediate-risk asymptomatic adults.[17][18] (Level of Evidence: B)"

Resting Electrocardiogram (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class IIa
"1. A resting electrocardiogram (ECG) is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults with hypertension or diabetes.[19][20] (Level of Evidence: C)"
Class IIb
"1. A resting ECG may be considered for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults without hypertension or diabetes.[21][22] (Level of Evidence: C)"

Transthoracic Echocardiography (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class III: No Benefit

"1. Echocardiography is not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment of CHD in asymptomatic adults without hypertension. (Level of Evidence: C)"

Class IIb
"1. Echocardiography to detect left ventricular hypertrophy may be considered for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults with hypertension.[23][24] (Level of Evidence: B)"

Measurement of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class IIa
"1. Measurement of carotid artery intima-media thickness is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults at intermediate risk.[25][26] Published recommendations on required equipment, technical approach, and operator training and experience for performance of the test must be carefully followed to achieve high-quality results.[26] (Level of Evidence: B)"

Brachial/Peripheral Flow-Mediated Dilation (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class III: No Benefit

"1. Peripheral arterial flow-mediated dilation (FMD) studies are not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults.[27][28] (Level of Evidence: B)"

Specific Measures of Arterial Stiffness (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class III: No Benefit

"1. Measures of arterial stiffness outside of research settings are not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults. (Level of Evidence: C)"

Measurement of Ankle-Brachial Index (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class IIa
"1. Measurement of ankle-brachial index is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults at intermediate risk.[29] (Level of Evidence: B)"

Exercise Electrocardiography (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class IIb
"1. An exercise ECG may be considered for cardiovascular risk assessment in intermediate-risk asymptomatic adults (including sedentary adults considering starting a vigorous exercise program), particularly when attention is paid to non-ECG markers such as exercise capacity.[30][31] (Level of Evidence: B)"

Stress Echocardiography (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class III: No Benefit
"1. Stress echocardiography is not indicated for cardiovascular risk assessment in low- or intermediate-risk asymptomatic adults. (Exercise or pharmacologic stress echocardiography is primarily used for its role in advanced cardiac evaluation of symptoms suspected of representing CHD and/or estimation of prognosis in patients with known coronary artery disease or the assessment of patients with known or suspected valvular heart disease.) (Level of Evidence: C)"

Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class III: No Benefit

"1. Stress MPI is not indicated for cardiovascular risk assessment in low- or intermediate-risk asymptomatic adults. (Exercise or pharmacologic stress MPI is primarily used and studied for its role in advanced cardiac evaluation of symptoms suspected of representing CHD and/or estimation of prognosis in patients with known CAD.).[32] (Level of Evidence: C)"

Class IIb
"1. Stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) may be considered for advanced cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults with diabetes or asymptomatic adults with a strong family history of CHD or when previous risk assessment testing suggests a high risk of CHD, such as a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of 400 or greater. (Level of Evidence: C)"

Calcium Scoring Methods (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class III: No Benefit
"1. Persons at low risk (<6% 10-year risk) should not undergo CAC measurement for cardiovascular risk assessment.[33][34][35] (Level of Evidence: B)"
Class IIa
"1. Measurement of CAC is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults at intermediate risk (10% to 20% 10-year risk).[33][34] (Level of Evidence: B)"
Class IIb
"1. Measurement of CAC may be reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment persons at low to intermediate risk (6% to 10% 10-year risk).[34][36] (Level of Evidence: B)"

Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class III: No Benefit

"1. Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography is not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults.[37] (Level of Evidence: C)"

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Plaque (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class III: No Benefit

"1. MRI for detection of vascular plaque is not recommended for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults. (Level of Evidence: C)"

Patients With Diabetes (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class IIa
"1. In asymptomatic adults with diabetes, 40 years of age and older, measurement of CAC is reasonable for cardiovascular risk assessment.[38][39][40] (Level of Evidence: B)"
Class IIb
"1. Measurement of hemoglobin A1C may be considered for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults with diabetes.[41] (Level of Evidence: B)"
"1. Stress MPI may be considered for advanced cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults with diabetes or when previous risk assessment testing suggests a high risk of CHD, such as a CAC score of 400 or greater. (Level of Evidence: C)"

Women (DO NOT EDIT)[1]

Class I
"1. A global risk score should be obtained in all asymptomatic women.[3][42] (Level of Evidence: B)"
"2. Family history of CVD should be obtained for cardiovascular risk assessment in all asymptomatic women.[3][4] (Level of Evidence: B)"

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