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A clinical consensus statement from the National Heart Foundation of Australia

Obesity and cardiovascular disease

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A stepped approach to obesity management in CVD

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Who is the intended audience?

What is the scope and intended purpose of the consensus statement?

Obesity has system-level, complex drivers. How will clinical guidance address these?

Will the consensus statement be updated as new therapies and evidence emerges?

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Your heart health recommendations

People under 35

People aged 35-44

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Heart Age?

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Which risk factors are used to calculate my heart age?

How is my heart age calculated?

Why are some risk factors missing from the calculation?

What if I don’t know my blood pressure or cholesterol results?

Does an elevated heart age mean I should start medication?

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I am younger than 35 or older than 75 years, why can’t I use the calculator?

I have heart disease, why can’t I use the calculator?

Why is it important to know if an immediate family member has a history of heart attack or stroke prior to age 60?

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