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Real World NPAuthor: Liz Rohr
Hi, Im Liz Rohr: family nurse practitioner, wife, parent, and founder of Real World NP, a continuing education company for new nurse practitioners in primary care.Im on a mission to equip and guide new nurse practitioners so they can feel confident and capable through comprehensive, concise, and hyper-relevant educational resources, without the fluff. Were also here to provide an approachable, supportive community in order to bring about a new generation of healthcare providers who know that they can make an impact & inevitably disrupt the healthcare industry.Each week youll hear a mix of clinical pearls and practice tips, guest interviews with specialists and allied health professionals, and guidance on navigating the role transition from RN to NP. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review so you wont miss an episode. Plus, youll find links to all the episodes, plus extra goodies over at realworldnp.com/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Courses, Education, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How to Use the PREVENT Risk Calculator
Episode 3
Thursday, 16 July, 2026
The PREVENT Risk Calculator is a newer cardiovascular risk assessment tool developed by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA). Designed to replace older pooled cohort equations, it provides a more comprehensive estimate of cardiovascular risk, including both atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and heart failure risk.In this episode, Liz Rohr breaks down what the PREVENT calculator is, how to use it in clinical practice, and why it's becoming an increasingly important part of cardiovascular risk assessment in primary care.Timestamps:00:00 - Overview of the Prevent Risk Calculator and its significance in cardiovascular risk assessment00:26 - How the calculator improves risk estimation over previous tools01:16 - Key inputs needed for the calculator and optional risk-enhancing factors01:41 - Incorporating additional data like zip code, A1C, and urine albumin02:07 - Interpreting 10- and 30-year risk results for ASCVD and heart failure03:02 - Thresholds for hypertension (≥7.5%) and hyperlipidemia risk categories03:38 - Practical tips for clinicians on using and interpreting the tool04:06 - Importance of risk-enhancing factors and patient-specific decision-making04:55 - Limitations of population-based risks and underestimation in young adults05:52 - Avoiding over-reliance on the calculator and considering the full clinical picture06:46 - Summary: integrating the Prevent calculator into patient conversations and management pathways For a full transcript and conversation chapters, visit the blog https://www.realworldnp.com/blog/prevent-calculator-aha______________________________© 2026 Real World NP. For educational and informational purposes only, see https://www.realworldnp.com/disclaimer for full details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
