Question

A 45-year-old Aboriginal man living in a very remote community in Northern Australia has type 2 diabetes, BMI 33 kg/m2 and smokes 10 cigarettes per day. According to the National Guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which cardiovascular screening strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Begin absolute CVD risk assessment now given his age and risk profile

Answer

Begin absolute CVD risk assessment at age 50 years

Answer

Screen only if he develops symptoms of angina or claudication

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Rely on blood pressure measurement alone without formal risk calculation

Answer

Screen only with exercise stress testing every 2 years

Practice question

A 45-year-old Aboriginal man living in a very remote community in Northern Australia has type 2 diabetes, BMI 33 kg/m2 and smokes 10 cigarettes per day. According to the National Guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which cardiovascular screening strategy is most appropriate?