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Early evaluation of CV risk factors could prevent premature heart events among young adults.

The PREVENT risk age calculator may help communicate need for preventive interventions.

With rising prevalence of obesity, diabetes and premature heart attack, early cardiovascular risk assessment could be impactful for young adults who may not know they are at risk, a speaker reported.

At the American Society for Preventive Cardiology Congress on CVD Prevention, Sadiya Khan, MD, MSc , discussed the significance of early risk assessment among young adults and effective communication once risk has been determined.

Early evaluation of CV risk factors could prevent premature heart events among young adults. Image: Adobe Stock

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