The recommendations proposed in this document are based on the best current scientific evidence. However, the approach employed is not always strictly evidence based. The volume of evidence in support of various interventions to prevent CHD, and other atherosclerotic disease, and the pressure on available resources that would follow their widespread uncritical adoption necessitates careful appraisal of the scientific evidence and its implications in a clinical context. Thus, the recommendations of our professional societies incorporate value judgments reflecting the practice of medicine based on evidence rather than just "evidence based" medicine. \r\n\r\nCHD and Stroke Risk Assessor (Excel worksheet - 46KB) Save to your hard disk\r\n