DISCLAIMER – USE OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK CALCULATORS

This cardiovascular disease risk calculator has been informed by previous risk calculators that include the original Framingham Risk Calculator concepts, the MESA risk Calculator and has similarities to the Australian National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance (now part of the Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance ACDPA) Cardiovascular Risk Calculator, these calculators have been developed primarily for the information of health professionals. The statements and recommendations contained are unless labelled as ‘expert opinion’, based on an independent review of the available evidence. Interpretation of the results of this calculator by those without appropriate medical and/or clinical training is not recommended, other than at the request of, or in consultation with, a relevant health professional.

While care has been taken in preparing the content of this material, the Healthy Heart Network and their employees cannot accept any liability, including for any loss or damage, resulting from the reliance on the content, or for its accuracy, currency and completeness. Similar material may be found in third parties’ programs or materials. This does not imply an endorsement or recommendation by the Healthy Heart Network for such third parties’ organisations, products or services, including these parties’ materials or information. Any use of this material by another person or organisation is done so at the user’s own risk. The entire contents of this material are subject to copyright protection.

REFUND OPTIONS:

We want to reassure you that our efforts here are to make sure you get what you want out of a virtual heart scan. If for some reason you're uncertain, unsure, uncomfortable, you just don't want to do it, you can quit the virtual heart scan and we will refund you without any questions at all. We will keep the cost of the book at cost price and the postage and handling, but we will refund you completely, without question, the cost of the virtual heart scan.

CONSENT – USE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION FOR RESEARCH

The Healthy Heart Network is dedicated to improving patient outcomes with the appropriate application of our current knowledge-based and evidence-based medicine.
As such, at times, we are involved with and have active participation and collaboration with multiple research centres and facilities.

We would only participate in research studies that have appropriate ethical and clinical approvals.

The data we provide use is always de-identified so that your privacy is protected.

Furthermore, when the results of the research are presented at conferences or published, no identifiable information is displayed or recorded.

We would only share your de-identified clinical information with outside researchers with this consent.
You are under no obligation to participate in any particular study.

You may withdraw consent at any time. 

In Summary The Consent:

• You agree to allow my de-identified details to be used to for research
• You understand I am free to revoke my consent later if I so wish.