Question

A 45-year-old Aboriginal woman living in a remote community attends the clinic for a health check. She smokes and has a BMI of 31 kg/m². There is no known CVD. According to the National Guide and CVD risk guideline, which statement about her CVD preventive care is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

She should have CVD risk factors assessed now and absolute CVD risk calculated from age 30

Answer

CVD risk assessment can wait until age 50 if she is asymptomatic

Answer

She should only be screened if she develops hypertension or diabetes

Answer

Aboriginal status does not alter the age to start CVD risk assessment

Answer

Screening is only necessary if family history is positive

Practice question

A 45-year-old Aboriginal woman living in a remote community attends the clinic for a health check. She smokes and has a BMI of 31 kg/m². There is no known CVD. According to the National Guide and CVD risk guideline, which statement about her CVD preventive care is most appropriate?