Risk Calculators

Question 1

Are they use to calculate risk of CVD in those who already have it or have not developed it yet

Answer 1

Those who have not developed it yet

Question 2

QRisk - pros

Answer 2

• assess 10 year CVD risk
• can be used in those with long term cv condition to make choices (to use statins or not)

Question 3

QRisk - cons

Answer 3

•not to be used in those with established CVD, at hight risk or 85+
• after tool, professional knowledge is still required

Question 4

Other example apart from QRisk

Answer 4

• JBS3 risk
• ASSIGN

Question 5

What is primary prevention in CVD risk

Answer 5

• healthy diet
• smocking cessation
• reduce alcohol consumption
• control BP
• diabetes prevention
• stress management
• cholesterol management
• increase physically activity

Question 6

What is secondary prevention in CVD risk

Answer 6

• antiplatlets
• statin
• ACEI (or ARBs
• beta blockers
• antiarythmics
• CCBs