G U I D E L I N E S
of the
EUROPEAN ATHEROSCLEROSIS SOCIETY

prepared by
THE INTERNATIONAL TASKFORCE FOR THE PREVENTION OF CORONARY HEART DISEASE

A DESKTOP GUIDE TO THE MANAGEMENT OF RISK FACTORS
FOR CORONARY HEART DISEASE

A summary of the recommendations of the European Atherosclerosis Society:
“Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease - Scientific Background and New Clinical Guidelines”

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Desktop Guide
Credits
General Overview
Foreword
Global Risk Assessment
Clinical Assessment of Global Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
Lipid Lowering in the prevention of Coronary Heart Disease
Treatment of Hyperlipidaemea
Target Levels for Plasma Cholesterol and LDL Cholesterol
Management of Hypercholesterolaemiea
Management of Combined (Mixed) Hyperlipidaemea
Management of Hyperlipidaemia
Management of Hypertension
Management of Diabetic and Thrombogenic Risk Factors
Smoking Cessation
Management of Overweight
Desirable Body Weight
Lipid-Lowering Diet
Calorie-Restricted Lipid-Lowering Diet
Physical Exercise
Lipid-Lowering Agents