Comparative performance of cardiovascular risk prediction models in people living with HIV
Expiry Date
: 06/02/2030
CPD Units
: 2.00 Points
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This study compares cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk prediction models in HIV-positive individuals in rural South Africa, revealing low predicted risk overall. FHS-CVD models closely align with D:A 2010, highlighting differences in high-risk classification.
Keywords: cardiovascular disease risk; Framingham risk score; D:A:D risk score; Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Score; HIV; sub-Saharan Africa.
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Educational Objectives
Educational Aim:
To assess the accuracy of various cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk prediction models in people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing the need for tailored models for this population.
Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:
- CVD risk models in HIV populations
- Identifying gaps in current tools
- Evaluating risk classification
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