Question

A 42-year-old Aboriginal woman with type 2 diabetes, BMI 35 kg/m² and smoking history presents to a remote clinic. According to the National Guide and CVD risk guideline, which of the following best describes cardiovascular risk assessment in this context?

Accepted Answer

Absolute CVD risk assessment should be performed from age 35, or earlier given multiple risk factors

Answer

CVD risk assessment is unnecessary before age 45

Answer

Risk calculators are not validated in Aboriginal people and should not be used

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Only single risk factors (e.g. blood pressure) should guide management

Answer

CVD risk assessment is only needed if she has symptoms

Practice question

A 42-year-old Aboriginal woman with type 2 diabetes, BMI 35 kg/m² and smoking history presents to a remote clinic. According to the National Guide and CVD risk guideline, which of the following best describes cardiovascular risk assessment in this context?