Heart Podcast
Predicting the risk of CVD
Feb 27, 2024
Discussion on global ASCVD risk prediction tools, regional variations in scoring systems, emerging risk factors like calcium artery scoring and polygenic risk scores, and opportunities for improving cardiovascular risk prediction worldwide, including in low and middle-income countries
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Quick takeaways
- Different regions require specific risk assessment tools due to unique genetic and lifestyle factors.
- Continuous development of new scoring systems aims to enhance global cardiovascular disease risk prediction.
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Evolution of Risk Prediction Tools
The podcast discusses the evolution of risk prediction tools for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, highlighting the transition from earlier tools like the Framingham risk calculator to more sophisticated scoring systems like SCORE-2 in Europe and pooled cohort risk equations in the United States. These tools aim to predict cardiovascular disease risk based on key factors such as age, hypertension, smoking, and cholesterol levels. The podcast emphasizes the importance of using these tools for early prevention measures and provides insights into the continuous development of new scoring systems to enhance risk assessment globally.
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