A 60-year-old Aboriginal man living in a remote community smokes 15 cigarettes per day. He has no known cardiovascular disease. According to the 2023 ...

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A 60-year-old Aboriginal man living in a remote community smokes 15 cigarettes per day. He has no known cardiovascular disease. According to the 2023 CVD risk guideline and the National Guide, at what age should his absolute cardiovascular risk be formally assessed using the Aus CVD Risk Calculator?

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From age 30 years

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From age 40 years

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From age 45 years

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From age 50 years

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No formal risk assessment is needed until symptoms develop

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Cardiovascular risk assessment in Aboriginal people