ACC/AHA 2013: Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
How often should you assess traditional ASCVD risk factors in adults 20 - 79 years of age who are free from ASCVD?
A
Every 4 - 6 years is reasonable
2
Q
How often should you estimate 10 year ASCVD risk in adults 40 - 79 years of age who are free from ASCVD?
A
Every 4 - 6 years is reasonable
3
Q
Starting at what what age is formal estimation of 10 year ASCVD risk recommended?
A
Age 40
4
Q
If a patient does not have clinical ASCVD, is 20 - 59 years of age, and has a low (<7.5%) 10 year risk of ASCVD, what should you assess next?
A
30 year or lifetime risk
5
Q
What specific races should use this risk assessment per the Work Group recommendations?
A
non-Hispanic whites and non-Hispanic African Americans
