General Cardiovascular Risk Profile for Use in Primary Care

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Authors

Ralph B. D’Agostino · Framingham Heart Study

Ramachandran S. Vasan · Framingham Heart Study

Michael Pencina · Framingham Heart Study

Philip A. Wolf · Framingham Heart Study

Mark R. Cobain · Framingham Heart Study

Joseph M. Massaro · Framingham Heart Study

William B. Kannel ·

Abstract

A sex-specific multivariable risk factor algorithm can be conveniently used to assess general CVD risk and risk of individual CVD events (coronary, cerebrovascular, and peripheral arterial disease and heart failure). The estimated absolute CVD event rates can be used to quantify risk and to guide preventive care.

Topics & Keywords

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Cardiac Health and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 117, Issue 6, pp. 743-753

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.107.699579

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