One-liner#
Primary prevention checklist for ASCVD risk, diabetes screening, lifestyle counseling, and preventive meds when indicated.
Core items to review#
- BP trends and home BP data (if available)
- Lipids and ASCVD risk estimate (when appropriate)
- Diabetes screening / A1c trends
- Tobacco use + readiness to quit
- Weight/BMI, activity, nutrition, sleep
Preventive medications (payer and guideline dependent)#
- Statin therapy (primary prevention thresholds vary by guideline)
- Aspirin (increasingly limited indications; confirm current guidance)
Documentation checklist#
- Risk discussion and plan (labs, meds, lifestyle goals)
- Follow-up interval and monitoring plan for new meds