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