What are the ADA standards of care 2021?

These updates are posted in chapter 9 of the 2021 ADA Standards of Care. ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are recommended for hypertension in people with type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease (CAD). ACE inhibitors and ARBs are used to reduce blood pressure in people with diabetes.

What's new in 2021?

What’s new? The 2021 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Statement on the prevention of infective endocarditis (IE) was published in May 2021. This AHA “Statement” is an update to the 2007 “guidelines” ( Figure ).

Who wrote the 2021 statement?

The revised 2021 statement was developed by a 13-member writing committee made up of experts representing cardiology (adult and pediatric), infectious diseases, dentistry, and biostatistics with representation from the American Dental Association, Infectious Diseases Society of America, and American Academy of Pediatrics, in addition to the AHA.

What are the current guidelines on ASCVD prevention?

The current guidelines provide recommendations on ASCVD prevention to support shared decision-making by the patient and their healthcare professional based on individual patient characteristics. Special considerations have been given to differences in age, sex and gender, life expectancy, risk factor profiles, ethnic, and geographic differences.