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Episode 583: Reducing the risk associated with risk calculators – PART II

In episode 583, Mike and James continue to go over the issues associated with using CVD risk calculators. We talk about some of the limitations, how to think about the results and explain the risks and benefits to patients.

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PEER Simplified Cardiovascular Decision Aid

Incorporation of Shared Decision-Making in International Cardiovascular Guidelines, 2012-2022
JAMA Network Open. 2023;6(9):e2332793. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.32793

Lipid levels in patients hospitalized with coronary artery disease: an analysis of 136,905 hospitalizations in Get With The Guidelines
Am Heart J 2009;157:111-7.e2

Agreement among cardiovascular disease risk calculators
Circulation. 2013;127:1948–1956

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