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Framingham Risk Analysis

The Framingham risk equation, attempts to determine our percent risk of a heart attack or stroke over 10 years. The risk assessment is based on the risk observed in the population of Framingham, Massachusetts. over years as part of the Framingham Heart Study.

 The Framingham risk equation  is a quantitative, global cardiovascular risk determination as recommended by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) and is currently used by most physicians.

Using the risk equation for any given individual allows us to find a group of individuals in the Framingham Heart Study having the same exact risk characteristics such as blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL or “good” cholesterol, smoking status, age and sex. The observed average percent risk over 10 years for such a risk matched population allows a prediction of the cardiovascular risk for the individual being assessed.

Click below to find the calculators and your risk levels:
BMI (Body Mass Indicator) Calculator.
Coronary Disease Risk Prediction.
Coronary Disease Risk Prediction (LDL).
Estimating Calorie Requirements.