ACC CV Risk Calculator

ACC/AHA ASCVD Risk Equation:

\[ Risk = f(Age, Sex, Cholesterol, BP, Smoking, Diabetes) \]

Age:

years

Sex:

Cholesterol:

mg/dL

Blood Pressure:

mmHg

Smoking:

Diabetes:

10-Year ASCVD Risk:

Unit Converter ▲

Unit Converter ▼

From:	To:

1. What is the ACC/AHA ASCVD Risk Equation?

The ACC/AHA (American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association) ASCVD (Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease) risk equation estimates 10-year risk of developing cardiovascular events including heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death based on multiple risk factors.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the ACC/AHA ASCVD risk equation:

\[ Risk = f(Age, Sex, Cholesterol, BP, Smoking, Diabetes) \]

Where:

\( Age \) — Age in years
\( Sex \) — Male or Female
\( Cholesterol \) — Total cholesterol (mg/dL)
\( BP \) — Systolic blood pressure (mmHg)
\( Smoking \) — Current smoking status
\( Diabetes \) — Diabetes status

Explanation: The equation incorporates multiple cardiovascular risk factors to provide a comprehensive 10-year risk estimate for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

3. Importance of ASCVD Risk Assessment

Details: Accurate ASCVD risk assessment is crucial for primary prevention strategies, guiding cholesterol management decisions, and identifying patients who may benefit from statin therapy or other preventive interventions.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter age in years, select sex, provide cholesterol in mg/dL, systolic blood pressure in mmHg, and indicate smoking and diabetes status. All values must be valid and within reasonable ranges.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What does ASCVD risk represent?
A: ASCVD risk represents the 10-year probability of experiencing a heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular death.

Q2: What are the ASCVD risk categories?
A: Generally: Low risk (<5%), Borderline risk (5-7.5%), Intermediate risk (7.5-20%), High risk (≥20%).

Q3: Who should have ASCVD risk calculated?
A: Adults 40-75 years without clinical ASCVD should have 10-year ASCVD risk assessed to guide preventive therapy decisions.

Q4: Are there limitations to this equation?
A: The equation may overestimate risk in some populations and should be used as a guide alongside clinical judgment and consideration of additional risk factors.

Q5: How often should risk be reassessed?
A: Risk should be reassessed every 4-6 years in adults without ASCVD, or more frequently if risk factors change significantly.