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ASCVD Risk Calculator

Also written as: ASCVD — Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Calculator

Standardized tool estimating 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, guiding prevention strategies.

Full Definition

A validated clinical decision tool that calculates an individual's 10-year risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), including heart attack and stroke. The calculator incorporates age, sex, race, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, diabetes status, and smoking history. Developed by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association, it guides decisions about statin therapy and other preventive interventions in primary prevention.

Usage

Usage note: Always capitalize when referring to the specific ACC/AHA tool.

In Context

  • "The ASCVD Risk Calculator indicated a 12% 10-year risk, warranting statin initiation." — Clinical note
  • "Current guidelines recommend using the ASCVD Risk Calculator for all adults aged 40-75 years." — Practice guideline

Also known as

ASCVD risk estimator pooled cohort equations

Don't confuse with

Framingham Risk Score Reynolds Risk Score
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