QRISK Flashcards

1
Q

What is the QRISK score?

A

Tool to calculate risk of having a CVD (stroke / MI) in next 10 years

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2
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What does it take into consideration

(RF = 7)

A

Level of cholesterol

Age / gender / ethnicity / BMI / FH / Smoking / Diabetics

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3
Q

What are the scores from a QRISK?

A

Low => 1in10
Med => 2in10
High => 3+ in 10

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4
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When getting a QRISK score back, what do we need to do?

A

Lifestyle changes (exercise / weight loss / diet) for 6-12months with initial BMI / Chol. / BP

Statins if no improvement

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5
Q

Reduction in risk from statins of CVD?

A

25%

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