Question

A 32-year-old Aboriginal man with no known cardiovascular disease attends an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service for a general check-up. He does not smoke and feels well. According to current Australian guidelines, what is the most appropriate approach to cardiovascular risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Perform an absolute cardiovascular disease risk assessment now using the Australian CVD Risk Calculator

Answer

Defer absolute cardiovascular risk assessment until he is at least 45 years old

Answer

Check lipids and blood pressure only and delay absolute risk assessment until age 35

Answer

Arrange a coronary CT calcium score instead of a standard risk assessment

Answer

Do not assess cardiovascular risk unless he develops diabetes or chronic kidney disease

Practice question

A 32-year-old Aboriginal man with no known cardiovascular disease attends an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service for a general check-up. He does not smoke and feels well. According to current Australian guidelines, what is the most appropriate approach to cardiovascular risk assessment?