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QRISK3
Pronunciation: Q-risk-three
UK-developed cardiovascular risk calculator that includes additional risk factors beyond traditional models.
Full Definition
QRISK3 is a cardiovascular risk prediction algorithm developed in the UK that estimates 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke. Unlike older models, it incorporates additional risk factors including chronic kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, rheumatoid arthritis, and severe mental illness. The model is regularly updated with contemporary population data and is recommended by NICE guidelines for cardiovascular risk assessment in primary care settings.
Usage
Usage note: Capitalize all letters; include the numeral 3
In Context
- "The clinician used QRISK3 to calculate the patient's 10-year cardiovascular risk at 15.2%." — Clinical assessment report
- "QRISK3 incorporates ethnicity and social deprivation factors not found in American risk calculators." — Comparative analysis article
Also known as
QRISK version 3
Don't confuse with
QRISK2
QRisk
Q-Risk