Question

A 35-year-old Aboriginal woman without known cardiovascular disease or diabetes presents to a remote primary care clinic. She is a non-smoker with BMI 29 kg/m² and normal blood pressure. According to the National guide to a preventive health assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the 2023 CVD risk guideline, what is the most appropriate approach to CVD risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Begin absolute cardiovascular risk assessment now using the Aus CVD Risk Calculator

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Delay cardiovascular risk assessment until age 45

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Risk assessment is not needed because she has no risk factors

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Only assess cardiovascular risk if she develops hypertension

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Limit assessment to fasting lipids without using a risk calculator

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