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At what age are clinicians encouraged to begin assessing lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease in asymptomatic patients?
At what age are clinicians encouraged to begin assessing lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease in asymptomatic patients?
- 30 years
- 20 years (correct)
- 40 years
- 50 years
Why is it important to begin routine screening at 20 years for individual risk factors and family history of premature heart disease?
Why is it important to begin routine screening at 20 years for individual risk factors and family history of premature heart disease?
- To assess the lifetime risk for heart disease
- To identify the symptoms of heart disease
- To detect and diagnose coronary deaths
- To prevent the burden of CVD (correct)
What percentage of coronary deaths occur without previous warning signs or cardiac diagnoses?
What percentage of coronary deaths occur without previous warning signs or cardiac diagnoses?
- One-third
- Half (correct)
- Two-thirds
- One-fourth
What is the significance of the 'long asymptomatic latent period' mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the 'long asymptomatic latent period' mentioned in the text?
What is the recommended age to begin routine screening for individual risk factors according to the text?
What is the recommended age to begin routine screening for individual risk factors according to the text?
Why are clinicians encouraged to assess lifetime risk in asymptomatic patients as early as age 20 years?
Why are clinicians encouraged to assess lifetime risk in asymptomatic patients as early as age 20 years?
What is the implication of the statement 'about half of all coronary deaths occur without previous warning signs or cardiac diagnoses'?
What is the implication of the statement 'about half of all coronary deaths occur without previous warning signs or cardiac diagnoses'?
What is the significance of the 'long asymptomatic latent period' mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the 'long asymptomatic latent period' mentioned in the text?
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What age should cardiovascular disease risk assessment begin?
What age should cardiovascular disease risk assessment begin?
Clinicians are encouraged to start assessing cardiovascular disease risk in individuals without symptoms at this age.
Why is early cardiovascular disease risk assessment important?
Why is early cardiovascular disease risk assessment important?
Routine screening helps identify individuals at higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease and enables early intervention.
What percentage of coronary deaths occur without warning signs?
What percentage of coronary deaths occur without warning signs?
This means that many people experience heart attacks or other cardiovascular events without any prior warning signs.
What is the significance of the 'long asymptomatic latent period'?
What is the significance of the 'long asymptomatic latent period'?
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What is the recommended age to begin routine cardiovascular risk screening?
What is the recommended age to begin routine cardiovascular risk screening?
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Why is early cardiovascular disease risk assessment crucial?
Why is early cardiovascular disease risk assessment crucial?
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What does the fact that half of coronary deaths happen without warning signs imply?
What does the fact that half of coronary deaths happen without warning signs imply?
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Why is the 'long asymptomatic latent period' significant?
Why is the 'long asymptomatic latent period' significant?
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