Framingham Risk Score
Framingham Risk Score
The Framingham Risk Score (pronounced: fra-ming-ham risk skor) is a gender-specific algorithm used to estimate the 10-year cardiovascular risk of an individual. The Framingham Risk Score was first developed based on data obtained from the Framingham Heart Study.
Etymology
The term "Framingham" comes from the town of Framingham, Massachusetts where the Framingham Heart Study was conducted. The "Risk Score" part of the term refers to the calculated risk of developing cardiovascular disease within the next 10 years.
Calculation
The Framingham Risk Score is calculated based on several factors including age, gender, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, treatment for hypertension, and smoking status. The score is expressed as a percentage, representing the 10-year risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Related Terms
- Cardiovascular disease: A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.
- Framingham Heart Study: A long-term, ongoing cardiovascular study on residents of the city of Framingham, Massachusetts.
- Hypertension: Also known as high blood pressure, a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
- Cholesterol: A type of fat found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease.
- Systolic blood pressure: The pressure in your arteries when your heart beats.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Framingham Risk Score
- Wikipedia's article - Framingham Risk Score
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