Tool profile · Healthcare (Clinical & Administrative)
ASCVD Risk Estimator Plus (CVD Risk Estimator +)
A clinical calculator from the American College of Cardiology that estimates a patient's 10-year and 30-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, heart failure, and total CVD using the AHA PREVENT and Pooled Cohort equations, and returns guideline-based lipid and blood pressure management advice.
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Research & Analytics
Why it stands out
It is the official ACC-licensed implementation of the AHA PREVENT equations, derived and validated in over 6 million individuals, and pairs each risk estimate with class-of-recommendation and level-of-evidence-graded treatment guidance plus follow-up risk reassessment.
Who it's for
Decision makers
Who typically buys or approves it
- Chief Medical Officer
- Chief Medical Information Officer
Day-to-day users
Who works in it
- Physicians
- Advanced Practice Providers
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