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Prediction in practice will illustrate how to effectively utilise the Aus CVD Risk Calculator in primary care through real-life case studies, demonstrating important features such as reclassification factors and risk communication tools. One hour of live, case-based presentations will be followed by an extended 30-minute live audience Q&A with opportunities to pre-submit questions.

This event has been accredited by RACGP for 1.5 CPD points. (Activity no. #642573). 

Speakers:

Professor Garry Jennings Chief Medical Advisor, Heart Foundation
Doctor Gary Deed General practitioner, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Monash University  
Professor Anthony Russell President, Australian Diabetes Society and Director, Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne 
Professor Jenny Doust Clinical Professorial Research Fellow, Australian Women and Girls’ Health Research Centre, The University of Queensland 

Topics:

• Key updates and features of the new guideline and calculator, including how the calculator was developed and modified. 

• Live demonstration of the Aus CVD Risk Calculator, exploring new variables and how they contribute to more accurate risk assessment, risk categories and built-in communication tools. 

• Live demonstration of the diabetes specific equation and application of reclassification factors focusing on coronary artery calcium scores, highlighting key practice points and management considerations.

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