Who is the Australian absolute cardiovascular disease risk calculator made by?
This Australian Absolute cardiovascular disease risk calculator has been produced by the National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance for the information of health professionals. The statements and recommendations it contains are, unless labelled as ‘expert opinion’, based on independent review of the available evidence.
How do I calculate my 10-year risk of heart disease or stroke?
Calculate your 10-year risk of heart disease or stroke using the ASCVD algorithm published in 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk. This calculator assumes that you have not had a prior heart attack or stroke. If you have, generally it is recommended that you discuss with your doctor about starting aspirin and a statin.
What is absolute CVD risk assessment?
A story from Ange Foster Associate Professor Aaron Sverdlov, Institution: The University of Newcastle Absolute CVD risk assessment is an integrated approach that estimates the cumulative risk of multiple risk factors to predict a heart attack or stroke event in the next five years.