Learning objectives

After watching this webinar, participants will be able to: 

• discuss current recommendations for opportunistic or systematic cardiovascular risk assessment in apparently healthy persons;
• raise awareness on guideline-recommended tools for cardiovascular risk assessment in primary prevention;
• highlight the importance and compare the recommended tools for risk assessment, particularly among patients with diabetes;
• discuss how GPs can become more involved in cardiovascular risk stratification in everyday practice; and
• how to communicate the risk profile to a healthy, asymptomatic individual.

Needs assessment and expected educational outcome

To identify unmet needs in education and clinical field practice based on results of a questionnaire focused on implementation of guideline recommendations at the local level.

Main topic:

Risk Factors and Prevention - Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

Related topics:

Risk Factors and Prevention - Cardiovascular Risk Assessment - Scores

Risk Factors and Prevention - Cardiovascular Risk Assessment - Biomarkers

Risk Factors and Prevention - Cardiovascular Risk Assessment - Imaging

Session information

For more content on this topic please visit the Focus webpage of this month specifically designed on Risk Scores in Cardiovascular Prevention.

This webinar is designed for general practitioners, primary care doctors and general cardiologist but also cardiologists wishing to update their scientific knowledge on the topic.

During the webinar, you will be encouraged to send your questions by chat and interact with our key opinion leaders who will provide live feedback.

Technical settings

The webinar is available on PC and tablets. The use of a smartphone is not recommended.

To answer the MCQs during the live, you must allow pop-up windows.

A high-speed Internet connection is required (minimum 2 Mbps).