Tag: ASCVD risk estimator
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NovemberCardiac Risk Calculators: Using ASCVD Scores to Make Better Heart Health Decisions
The ASCVD score helps doctors decide if you need statins or lifestyle changes to prevent heart attack and stroke. But it's not perfect-especially for certain ethnic groups. Learn how to use it right and when to ask for more tests.
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