Estimate your 10-year risk of developing Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) using this simplified calculator. ASCVD includes heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events. This tool is for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice.
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function calculateRisk() {
var age = parseFloat(document.getElementById("age").value);
var sex = document.getElementById("sex").value;
var totalCholesterol = parseFloat(document.getElementById("totalCholesterol").value);
var hdlCholesterol = parseFloat(document.getElementById("hdlCholesterol").value);
var systolicBP = parseFloat(document.getElementById("systolicBP").value);
var smokingStatus = document.getElementById("smokingStatus").value;
var diabetesStatus = document.getElementById("diabetesStatus").value;
var bpMedication = document.getElementById("bpMedication").value;
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// Input validation
if (isNaN(age) || age 79) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid age between 20 and 79 years.";
return;
}
if (isNaN(totalCholesterol) || totalCholesterol 400) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid Total Cholesterol (100-400 mg/dL).";
return;
}
if (isNaN(hdlCholesterol) || hdlCholesterol 100) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid HDL Cholesterol (20-100 mg/dL).";
return;
}
if (isNaN(systolicBP) || systolicBP 200) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid Systolic Blood Pressure (90-200 mmHg).";
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}
var riskScore = 0;
// Age points
if (age >= 40 && age = 50 && age = 60 && age = 70 && age = 240) {
riskScore += 4;
} else if (totalCholesterol >= 200) {
riskScore += 2;
} else if (totalCholesterol >= 150) {
riskScore += 1;
}
// HDL Cholesterol points
if (hdlCholesterol < 40) {
riskScore += 3;
} else if (hdlCholesterol = 60) {
riskScore -= 2; // Protective
}
// Systolic Blood Pressure points
if (systolicBP >= 160) {
riskScore += 6;
} else if (systolicBP >= 140) {
riskScore += 4;
} else if (systolicBP >= 130) {
riskScore += 2;
} else if (systolicBP >= 120) {
riskScore += 1;
}
// Smoking Status points
if (smokingStatus === "yes") {
riskScore += 5;
}
// Diabetes Status points
if (diabetesStatus === "yes") {
riskScore += 7;
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// On Blood Pressure Medication points
if (bpMedication === "yes") {
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// Ensure riskScore doesn't go below zero
if (riskScore < 0) {
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var riskPercentage;
var riskCategory;
var categoryClass;
if (riskScore <= 5) {
riskPercentage = "Less than 5%";
riskCategory = "Low Risk";
categoryClass = "risk-low";
} else if (riskScore <= 10) {
riskPercentage = "5% – 7.4%";
riskCategory = "Borderline Risk";
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} else if (riskScore <= 15) {
riskPercentage = "7.5% – 19.9%";
riskCategory = "Intermediate Risk";
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riskCategory = "High Risk";
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resultDiv.innerHTML =
"Based on your inputs, your estimated 10-year ASCVD risk is: " + riskPercentage + ". This falls into the " + riskCategory + " category." +
"This calculator provides a simplified estimate for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult with a healthcare provider for a comprehensive risk assessment and personalized recommendations.";
}
Understanding Your 10-Year ASCVD Risk
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) is a broad term that includes conditions like heart attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease, and other cardiovascular events caused by plaque buildup in the arteries. Understanding your 10-year ASCVD risk means knowing your estimated chance of experiencing one of these events within the next decade.
Why is 10-Year ASCVD Risk Important?
Knowing your risk level is crucial for several reasons:
Prevention: It helps you and your healthcare provider make informed decisions about lifestyle changes and medical interventions to prevent future cardiovascular events.
Personalized Care: Risk assessment allows for a tailored approach to managing your health, focusing on the factors most relevant to your individual profile.
Motivation: Understanding your risk can be a powerful motivator for adopting healthier habits, such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, and quitting smoking.
Key Factors Influencing ASCVD Risk
Several factors contribute to your overall ASCVD risk. This calculator considers some of the most significant ones:
Age: Risk generally increases with age.
Sex: Men typically have a higher risk at younger ages than women, though women's risk increases significantly after menopause.
Total Cholesterol: High levels of total cholesterol, particularly LDL ("bad") cholesterol, contribute to plaque buildup.
HDL Cholesterol: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is often called "good" cholesterol because it helps remove excess cholesterol from the arteries. Lower HDL levels are associated with higher risk.
Systolic Blood Pressure: High blood pressure (hypertension) puts extra strain on your arteries, increasing damage and plaque formation.
Smoking Status: Smoking is a major risk factor, severely damaging blood vessels and accelerating atherosclerosis.
Diabetes Status: Diabetes significantly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke due due to its effects on blood vessels and cholesterol levels.
On Blood Pressure Medication: While taking medication helps control blood pressure, it also indicates a history of hypertension, which is a risk factor.
How This Calculator Works (Simplified Model)
This calculator uses a simplified scoring system based on common risk factors to provide an illustrative estimate of your 10-year ASCVD risk. Each input (age, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, lifestyle choices, and medical history) is assigned a certain number of "risk points." These points are summed up, and the total score is then mapped to a risk percentage range and a corresponding risk category (Low, Borderline, Intermediate, High).
Example: A 60-year-old male smoker with high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol would accumulate more risk points than a 45-year-old non-smoking female with optimal health metrics, resulting in a higher estimated 10-year risk.
Important Disclaimer
It is crucial to understand that this calculator provides a simplified, educational estimate and is NOT a substitute for a comprehensive medical evaluation by a healthcare professional. Actual clinical risk assessment tools, such as the Pooled Cohort Equations, are more complex and consider additional factors like race, specific medication dosages, and family history. Always consult with your doctor to discuss your individual risk factors, receive an accurate diagnosis, and develop a personalized prevention or management plan.