8 Questions
At what age are clinicians encouraged to begin assessing lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease in asymptomatic patients?
20 years
Why is it important to begin routine screening at 20 years for individual risk factors and family history of premature heart disease?
To prevent the burden of CVD
What percentage of coronary deaths occur without previous warning signs or cardiac diagnoses?
Half
What is the significance of the 'long asymptomatic latent period' mentioned in the text?
It suggests a delay in the onset of heart disease symptoms
What is the recommended age to begin routine screening for individual risk factors according to the text?
20 years
Why are clinicians encouraged to assess lifetime risk in asymptomatic patients as early as age 20 years?
To initiate timely interventions to lower the burden of CVD
What is the implication of the statement 'about half of all coronary deaths occur without previous warning signs or cardiac diagnoses'?
There is a need for better assessment of cardiovascular risk factors
What is the significance of the 'long asymptomatic latent period' mentioned in the text?
It highlights the importance of early risk assessment
Learn about the importance of screening for cardiovascular risk factors at an early age to assess lifetime risk and make timely interventions to lower the burden of CVD. This quiz covers the recommended age to begin routine screening and the significance of early risk assessment.
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