A 45-year-old man with no cardiovascular disease, diabetes or chronic kidney disease presents for a periodic health review. He is a non-smoker with a ...

Question

A 45-year-old man with no cardiovascular disease, diabetes or chronic kidney disease presents for a periodic health review. He is a non-smoker with a BMI of 26 kg/m2. According to the 2021 Canadian Cardiovascular Society dyslipidaemia guideline, which is the most appropriate approach to lipid screening?

Accepted Answer

Order a fasting lipid profile now and repeat every 5 years if low risk

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No lipid screening is recommended until age 50 years

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Order annual fasting lipid profiles starting now

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Screen only if his BMI exceeds 30 kg/m2

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Screen only if he develops hypertension

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Cardiovascular risk screening