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The Medical Journal of Australia

Episode 533: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 27: New cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk guidelines and calculator, with Professor Garry Jennings and Professor Mark Nelson

Oct 8, 2023
Professors Garry Jennings and Mark Nelson discuss the new cardiovascular disease risk guidelines and calculator, emphasizing factors like age, treatment, mental health, ethnicity, social deprivation, and health equity. They explore the updated percentile ranges and improved accuracy in CVD risk assessment. The podcast delves into the steps of risk assessment, effective risk communication, management strategies, and the importance of data integration and education for guideline implementation.
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  • New CVD risk guidelines include additional factors like ethnicity and diabetes, offering flexible risk assessment options.
  • The algorithm prioritizes health equity by integrating ethnicity and social deprivation measures, ensuring accurate risk evaluation for Australians.

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Key Changes in the New Cardiovascular Disease Guidelines

The latest cardiovascular disease guidelines provide a comprehensive update based on the most recent evidence, covering individuals aged 45 to 79 and considering additional factors like diabetes and ethnicity. The guidelines introduce a new flexible calculator that includes various variables beyond traditional risk factors. Notably, the classification of low, intermediate, and high risk percentages has been adjusted based on reduced rates of cardiovascular disease in the community.

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