What does the 10-year risk percentage mean?

It estimates the probability of the 2008 model's composite first general-CVD event within 10 years in a population resembling its derivation cohort. It is not limited to heart attack and coronary death.

What are the displayed risk categories?

This page groups estimates as below 10%, 10% to below 20%, and 20% or more for orientation only. Those display bands are not a current treatment rule.

Is this the same as the ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations?

No. This is the 2008 Framingham general-CVD model and its composite outcome includes coronary events, stroke or TIA, peripheral arterial disease, and heart failure. Other contemporary models use different populations and endpoints.

What units should I use for cholesterol?

The tool accepts both mg/dL (common in the US) and mmol/L (common outside the US). Select the unit from the dropdown and enter your values accordingly.

My age is outside the 30–74 range — what should I do?

This model was derived in adults aged 30–74 who were free of cardiovascular disease. Do not extrapolate the percentage outside that population; consult a clinician for an appropriate current assessment.

Should I use my treated or untreated blood pressure value?

Enter your current measured systolic blood pressure regardless of treatment status, then separately indicate whether you are on blood pressure medication. The algorithm applies different coefficients for treated versus untreated hypertension.

Framingham 10-Year Cardiovascular Risk Calculator

Summary

Calculate estimated 10-year general CVD risk using age, lipids, systolic pressure, treatment, smoking, diabetes, and sex.

How it works

Select your biological sex and enter your age (30–74 years).
Enter your total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol values (mg/dL or mmol/L).
Enter your systolic blood pressure and indicate whether you take blood pressure medication.
Select smoking and diabetes status.
Click Calculate to see your estimated 10-year cardiovascular risk percentage and risk category.

Use cases

Review a historical general-CVD risk estimate with a clinician.
Motivate lifestyle changes by quantifying the impact of smoking or untreated hypertension.
Support clinical conversations between patients and primary care providers.
Compare risk before and after controlling blood pressure or cholesterol.
Screen adults with no known cardiovascular disease for preventive interventions.
Reproduce the published model for adults aged 30–74 within its stated scope.

Framingham 10-Year Cardiovascular Risk Calculator — CHD, Heart

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Framingham 10-Year Cardiovascular Risk Calculator — CHD, Heart

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