A 30-year-old Aboriginal woman attends a remote primary health clinic for a health check. She has no known cardiovascular disease, diabetes or chronic...

Question

A 30-year-old Aboriginal woman attends a remote primary health clinic for a health check. She has no known cardiovascular disease, diabetes or chronic kidney disease. According to current consensus recommendations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, which statement is most accurate regarding CVD risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

CVD risk factor screening should commence by age 18 years and absolute CVD risk assessment by age 30 years

Answer

Absolute CVD risk assessment should begin at age 45 years, the same as for non-Indigenous adults

Answer

Screening is only necessary if there is a strong family history of premature CVD

Answer

CVD risk assessment should be deferred until after menopause

Answer

Routine CVD risk assessment is not needed if blood pressure is normal

au-amc MCQ (SBA): CVD risk assessment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples