Galen eCalcs - Calculator: ARIC Coronary Heart Disease Risk
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Description
The ARIC Coronary Heart Disease Risk assessment tool uses information from the ARIC stud. It is designed for adults, 45-65 years old, who do not have heart disease to predict the patient’s chance of having a heart attack in the next 10 years.
Calculator Inputs
| Input | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Systolic Blood Pressure | Vitals | Patient’s systolic blood pressure in mm Hg |
| Total Cholesterol | Results | Patient's total cholesterol in mg/dL |
| HDL Cholesterol | Results | Patient’s high density lipoprotein count |
| Smoking Status | Problems | Patient’s smoking status |
| Diabetes | Problems | Patient’s diabetes status |
| Blood Pressure Medication | Medications | Whether or not the patient is current taking medication to control their blood pressure |
Calculator Outputs
| Output | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Year Risk | Result | The patient’s risk of heart attack within the next ten years |
| Average 10 Year Risk | Result | The average risk of heart attacke within the next ten years for a person of this gender, race, and age |