BS Medicine 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.   Show notes 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