Cardiology

ASCVD Risk Estimator (10-Year)

Calculates the 10-year risk of heart disease and stroke.

Parameters

years
mg/dL
mg/dL
mmHg

ASCVD Risk Estimator (10-Year) Result

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FormulaUses the 2013 ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations, incorporating age, total cholesterol, HDL, systolic BP (and treatment status), diabetes, and smoking status.

Clinical Pearls

The foundational risk assessment tool for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in the United States, guiding the decision to initiate statin therapy.

Limitations

Only validated for ages 40-79. May overestimate risk in certain populations (e.g., higher socioeconomic status, modern cohorts with better baseline medical care) and underestimate risk in others (e.g., South Asians, severe inflammatory conditions).