INTRODUCTION
The ASCVD Risk Estimator Tool is a clinical calculator used by healthcare professionals to estimate a person's 10-year and lifetime risk of having an atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) event, such as a heart attack or stroke. It helps guide decisions about preventive interventions like statins, lifestyle changes, and aspirin therapy.
ASCVD Risk Estimator Plus
ASCVD Risk Estimator Plus
Note: This tool should be used for primary prevention patients (those without existing ASCVD) only.
Risk Assessment Results
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๐ Key Inputs for the ASCVD Risk Estimator
To use the tool, the following patient details are required:
Parameter Description
Age 40 to 79 years (typically used for 10-year risk)
Sex Male or Female
Race Typically African American or White/Other
Total Cholesterol mg/dL
HDL Cholesterol High-Density Lipoprotein (mg/dL)
LDL Cholesterol (optional) Low-Density Lipoprotein (mg/dL)
Systolic Blood Pressure mm Hg
On Hypertension Treatment Yes/No
Diabetic Yes/No
Smoker Yes/No
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๐ Outputs
10-Year ASCVD Risk (%): Risk of heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years.
Lifetime ASCVD Risk: Estimation of risk over a lifetime.
Risk Category:
<5%: Low Risk
5% to <7.5%: Borderline Risk
7.5% to <20%: Intermediate Risk
≥20%: High Risk
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✅ Why Use It?
Helps clinicians personalize treatment.
Supports shared decision-making.
Guides statin therapy and other cardiovascular prevention.
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⚙️ Where to Use the Tool?
You can use the official tool provided by the American College of Cardiology (ACC): ๐ ASCVD Risk Estimator Plus – ACC
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Would you like me to create a simple version of the ASCVD risk calculator that you can use offline or embed into a website/app?
App should be used for primary prevention patients (those without ASCVD) only.
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