Prophylaxis of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease. Prophylaxis of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease. Assignment: Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders …heart disease remains the No. 1 killer in America; nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or smoke—some of the leading risk factors for heart disease… —Murphy et al., 2018 Despite the high mortality rates associated … Continue reading Prophylaxis of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.