A game-changing CVD Risk Calculator is set to transform cardiovascular disease prevention for around 8 million Australians, equipping healthcare practitioners with a powerful tool to predict and prevent CVD before it takes hold.
Developed by the National Heart Foundation of Australia on behalf of the Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance (ACDPA), the cutting-edge CVD Risk Calculator replaces outdated algorithms with an updated version calibrated specifically for the diverse Australian population.
The new calculator enables clinicians to accurately assess CVD risk in all individuals living in Australia, helping to identify potential health issues early on and take preventive measures promptly.
In conjunction with the CVD Risk Calculator, the initiative includes an updated Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Guideline, offering improved risk categories, guidance on communicating CVD risk to patients, and specific considerations for First Nations peoples and female-specific risk factors.
With the official launch of this pioneering initiative, the Heart Foundation is now commencing the rollout of the Guideline to healthcare practitioners, ensuring widespread access to the latest advancements in CVD risk prevention.
Experts believe that the introduction of this innovative CVD Risk Calculator will mark a major turning point in saving lives from cardiovascular disease, as healthcare professionals and patients engage in more informed discussions about heart health and proactive preventive measures.
As the nation embarks on this proactive approach to tackle CVD, it offers hope for a healthier future, reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease and improving public health outcomes for millions of Australians.
For more information about the CVD Risk Calculator, visit www.cvdcheck.org.au.