Question

A 45‑year‑old Aboriginal woman in a remote community is found to have a calculated 5‑year absolute cardiovascular risk of 20% based on BP, lipids and smoking status. According to Indigenous health CVD prevention guidance, which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with CVD risk ≥10% should generally be offered pharmacological risk‑reduction therapy

Answer

Her risk is over‑estimated because current calculators are not validated in Aboriginal populations

Answer

She should be treated only if she develops symptoms of ischaemic heart disease

Answer

Statins are contraindicated in Indigenous populations due to higher adverse event rates

Answer

Only lifestyle measures are recommended until age 50

Practice question

A 45‑year‑old Aboriginal woman in a remote community is found to have a calculated 5‑year absolute cardiovascular risk of 20% based on BP, lipids and smoking status. According to Indigenous health CVD prevention guidance, which statement is most accurate?