Question

A 43-year-old GP working in a rural town uses the Australian CVD Risk Calculator to assess a 55-year-old man's cardiovascular risk. The man has a 5-year CVD risk of 6% with mildly elevated BP 138/86 mmHg and LDL 2.8 mmol/L. According to the 2023 Australian guideline for assessing and managing CVD risk, what is the MOST appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Focus on lifestyle modification and review risk and risk factors in 2-5 years

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Commence antihypertensive and statin therapy immediately regardless of preferences

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No management is needed as risk is low

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Start aspirin for primary prevention

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Refer urgently to a cardiologist

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