Question

A 32-year-old Aboriginal man attends a remote community clinic for a health check. He has no known cardiovascular disease, does not smoke and has no symptoms. According to current Australian recommendations, which preventive activity is most appropriate regarding cardiovascular disease at this age?

Accepted Answer

Initiate absolute CVD risk assessment now using an Australian risk calculator

Answer

Defer all cardiovascular risk assessment until age 45

Answer

Perform blood pressure measurement only; absolute CVD risk assessment from age 45

Answer

Order routine coronary CT angiography for screening

Answer

Start aspirin 100 mg daily for primary prevention

Practice question

A 32-year-old Aboriginal man attends a remote community clinic for a health check. He has no known cardiovascular disease, does not smoke and has no symptoms. According to current Australian recommendations, which preventive activity is most appropriate regarding cardiovascular disease at this age?