A 52-year-old man of Aboriginal background attends a remote community clinic for a preventive health check. He has no known chronic disease. According...

Question

A 52-year-old man of Aboriginal background attends a remote community clinic for a preventive health check. He has no known chronic disease. According to the National Guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which cardiovascular risk assessment approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Commence absolute CVD risk assessment from age 30 years

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Begin CVD risk assessment from age 55 years

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Use the same age threshold as for non-Indigenous Australians

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CVD risk assessment is not indicated in asymptomatic individuals

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Assess CVD risk only if blood pressure is elevated

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Cardiovascular risk in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

A 52-year-old man of Aboriginal background attends a remote community clinic for a preventive health check. He has no known chronic disease. According to the National Guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which cardiovascular risk assessment approach is most appropriate?