Cardiovascular Risk (Framingham) Calculator
Gauge your potential 10-year cardiovascular disease risk by entering a few key lab values and lifestyle details. This simplified equation mirrors the trends of the Framingham Risk Score, providing a quick educational snapshot to discuss with your healthcare provider.
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- Age 50, TC 200 mg/dL, SBP 120 mmHg, HDL 50 mg/dL, non-smoker ⇒ 10.4 %
- Age 60, TC 250 mg/dL, SBP 140 mmHg, HDL 40 mg/dL, smoker ⇒ 18 %
- Age 45, TC 180 mg/dL, SBP 110 mmHg, HDL 60 mg/dL, non-smoker ⇒ 6.2 %
FAQ
How do I enter smoking status?
Use 1 for smokers and 0 for non-smokers.
Is this an official Framingham score?
No, it is a simplified approximation for educational use.
Can risk exceed 100%?
The result is capped between 0 and 100% to keep the estimate within a realistic range.
Does the calculator adjust for medication?
No. Clinicians use more detailed tools that factor in blood pressure treatment, statin therapy, and diabetes status.
What should I do with a high percentage?
Discuss the result with your doctor or cardiologist—lifestyle changes, further testing, or medication may be recommended.
Additional Information
- The Framingham Heart Study introduced multivariable risk equations to predict coronary heart disease over a 10-year horizon.
- True clinical tools incorporate sex, diabetes status, blood pressure treatment, and more; this simplified model focuses on the most common laboratory markers.
- Risk percentages represent the probability of experiencing a cardiovascular event (heart attack, stroke, or related death) within ten years.
- Improving HDL, quitting smoking, and controlling blood pressure are proven strategies to lower absolute risk.
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