Coronary artery disease without traditional risk factors (SMuRFless CAD) Clinic Do you have a patient with coronary artery disease but not these risk factors? Consider referring to our specialty clinic The SMuRFless CAD Clinic was established by a global team of experts to find out why some people develop coronary artery disease (CAD) without having standard modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (SMuRFs) and why these people have poorer health outcomes in comparison to people with CAD who do have one or more SMuRFs. Why refer? A cardiologist with a special interest in CAD without traditional risk factors will review your patients’ medical history and work with you to understand if they have less common risk factors for CAD. Our team will optimise their care management. This does not replace your care or that of their usual cardiologist (if relevant). How can I refer? You can refer patients to the SMuRFless CAD service via HealthLink eReferrals that are embedded in your practice software. Location • Level 4, Diagnostic Cardiology Royal North Shore Hospital St Leonards, NSW, 2065 OR • telehealth Criteria • Your Patient must have been diagnosed with CAD or have a family history of CAD AND • Not have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes AND • They must not have smoked in the past 12 months
More Information Michael Gray Clinical Research & Strategic Partnerships Manager Michael.gray2@health.nsw.gov.au 0491 732 195
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