The Framingham Risk Score Calculator is an essential tool for estimating your 10-year risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart attack and stroke. By evaluating key health factors, this calculator provides crucial insights for proactive heart health management and prevention strategies.
Formula:
The Framingham Risk Score is calculated using a point-based system derived from a multivariate logistic regression model. Points are assigned based on several key risk factors:
- Age: Your current age in years.
- Sex: Male or Female.
- Total Cholesterol: Your total blood cholesterol level (mg/dL or mmol/L).
- HDL Cholesterol: Your high-density lipoprotein (good) cholesterol level (mg/dL or mmol/L).
- Systolic Blood Pressure: The top number of your blood pressure reading (mmHg).
- Blood Pressure Medication: Whether you are currently taking medication for high blood pressure.
- Smoking Status: Whether you currently smoke.
- Diabetes Status: Whether you have been diagnosed with diabetes.
These points are summed, and the total score is then converted into a percentage representing your estimated 10-year risk of developing a cardiovascular event.