HEART DISEASE AND STROKE PREVENTION PROGRAM
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: GUIDELINES

Find information on the latest clinical guidelines, upcoming conferences, workshops and learning sessions.

 
Clinical Guidelines  

Clinical Guidelines for Blood Pressure Treatment
Clinical Guidelines for Obesity
Clinical Guidelines for Cholesterol Management

Our program also offers manuals on Adult Blood Pressure Measurement, Pediatric Blood Pressure Management and Cholesterol Measurement.

 
Patient Education  
Blood Pressure Classifications and Follow-up Recommendations
Blood Pressure Classifications and Follow-up Recommendations (Spanish)
Blood Pressure Measurement
Blood Pressure Measurement (Spanish)

Upcoming Workshops and Conferences
News and Resources


 
Local Health Department Burden Reports  
 
   
Articles:  
New and Improved Algorithms for the Assessment of Global Cardiovascular Risk in Women The Reynolds Risk Score  
   
Links:  
Acute Stroke Care in Utah Hospitals, 2007: Progress and Opportunities  
   
Utah Emergency Medical Service Training Officer Survey, 2007  
   
CDC's Community Guide
The CDC has gathered information on promising practices in several areas of health in order to help health professionals and community leaders promote health in their own communities.  Learn more about the project and CDC's recommendations.
 
   
Brain Attack Coalition
The Brain Attack Coalition is a group of professional, voluntary and governmental entities dedicated to reducing the occurrence, disabilities and death associated with stroke. Find out how to join the coalition and share resources with other health professionals.
 
   
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Visit this sect of the National Institutes of Health’s site to review the latest research and funding opportunities for the fight against neurological disorders.