Primary prevention of Cardiovascular disease

Question 1

Who qualifies for a CVD check?

Answer 1

All patients aged between 40-74 years can have a CVD risk check on the NHS

Question 2

Included in CVD risk check

Answer 2

Ethnicity
Smoking
Exercise 
Diet
Alcohol consumption
Family History

Question 3

What are the physical activity recommendations for adults in the UK?

Answer 3

Balance and co-ordination activities in adults aged 65 and over
To break up long periods of sitting
At least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity and strength exercises on 2 or more days a week to work major muscles
Strength exercises on 2 or more days a week to work major muscles, plus 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity (or a combination of both) every week, and to reduce time sitting for prolonged periods
75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity and strength exercises on 2 or more days a week to work major muscles

Question 4

CAlculate BMI

Answer 4

Weight(kg)/Height (m)2

Question 5

What is QRISK

Answer 5

QRISK is a tool, used in primary care, to calculate a patient’s risk of suffering a cardiac event, or a stroke, over the next 10 years as a percentage. It takes into account the patient’s age, cholesterol results, family history, ethnicity, blood pressure and other existing conditions

Question 6

Alcohol to units

Answer 6

multiplying the total volume of a drink (in ml) by % or ABV, and dividing by 1000