Question

A 19-year-old Aboriginal man from a remote community attends for a health check. He smokes 10 cigarettes per day and has a strong family history of premature coronary disease. He feels well. According to the National Guide and Heart Foundation consensus, what cardiovascular assessment should be offered now?

Accepted Answer

Offer CVD risk factor screening (blood pressure, lipids, glucose) now and plan absolute CVD risk assessment from age 30

Answer

No cardiovascular assessment is required before age 30

Answer

Wait until age 45 to start any CVD assessments

Answer

Order coronary angiography now

Answer

Offer aspirin for primary prevention without assessment

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