Absolute Cardiac Risk Calculator

Framingham Risk Score:

\[ Risk \% = Framingham Score,10-year CHD risk. \]

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1. What is the Absolute Cardiac Risk Calculator?

The Absolute Cardiac Risk Calculator estimates 10-year risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) using the Framingham Risk Score. It helps identify individuals at increased risk for cardiovascular events and guides preventive interventions.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Framingham Risk Score formula:

\[ Risk \% = Framingham Score,10-year CHD risk. \]

Where:

\( Framingham Score \) — Comprehensive risk score based on multiple factors
\( Risk \% \) — 10-year probability of developing coronary heart disease

Explanation: The Framingham Score incorporates age, gender, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes status, and smoking history to calculate cardiovascular risk.

3. Importance of Cardiac Risk Assessment

Details: Accurate cardiac risk assessment is essential for primary prevention strategies, determining need for lipid-lowering therapy, and guiding lifestyle modifications to reduce cardiovascular disease burden.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the Framingham Risk Score in points. The score should be calculated based on established Framingham risk algorithms incorporating all relevant risk factors.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What factors contribute to the Framingham Score?
A: Age, gender, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, hypertension treatment, diabetes status, and current smoking.

Q2: What do different risk percentages mean?
A: <10% = Low risk, 10-20% = Intermediate risk, >20% = High risk. High risk indicates need for aggressive preventive measures.

Q3: How often should cardiac risk be assessed?
A: Every 4-6 years in adults 20+ without CHD, more frequently if risk factors change or borderline high risk.

Q4: Are there limitations to the Framingham Risk Score?
A: May overestimate risk in some populations, doesn't include family history, and may underestimate risk in young individuals with strong family history.

Q5: Should this replace clinical judgment?
A: No, it should be used as a tool to supplement clinical assessment and guide shared decision-making about preventive strategies.