Risk markers and primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Absolute risk
- Absolute risk, not individual risk factors, drives treatment
- Treating one abnormal number in isolation both over- and under-treats
- Australian model: 5-year CVD risk from the Australian CVD risk calculator
| 5-yr risk | Category |
|---|---|
| <5% | Low |
| 5 to <10% | Intermediate |
| >=10% | High |
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