Activity aim
In this clinical audit, you will review the management of five patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) who are overweight or obese, with reference to Australian and international best practice guidelines, and evaluate how you can further reduce their residual risk of an ASCVD event.
Why take part in this program?
- Identify five patients with established ASCVD who are overweight or obese, and optimise their management in line with latest Australian and international best practice guidelines
- Earn 6.5 CPD hours upon completion.
Inclusion criteria
Patients who are eligible for this clinical audit are adults who are:
- Overweight or obesity (BMI ≥ 27 kg/m2)
- Age ≥ 45 years and established ASCVD*
- No prior history of diabetes (HbA1c < 6.5%)
*Myocardial infarction ≥ 60 days ago, stroke ≥ 60 days ago, or symptomatic PAD; NYHA class IV excluded
How long should it take?
The program has been designed to take approximately 4-6 weeks to complete. This includes patient recall from your practice, patient consult and program evaluation.
Tips to recruit patients
Recruitment may occur:
- Opportunistically as you consult appropriate patients as part of usual care.
- By active recall.
Learning outcomes
This audit will be closing in June 2026. Please complete ASAP so your CPD can be awarded.
