One-third of Australians Could Benefit from Preventive Heart Attack and Stroke Medications

Australia's updated cardiovascular disease risk calculator is identifying substantially more people aged 45–74 as being at intermediate risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new research published in the Medical Journal of Australia. This revised assessment tool helps identify individuals who could benefit from preventive medications and lifestyle interventions before a cardiovascular event occurs. The findings underscore the importance of early risk stratification and proactive management in reducing the burden of heart disease and stroke. Patients and their healthcare providers now have a more precise tool to make informed decisions about preventive treatments and interventions.