July 21, 2009
View Full PaperSystematic Examination of the Updated Framingham Heart Study General Cardiovascular Risk Profile
Structured PICO
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Population
Men and women at all ages studied
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Intervention
Updated Framingham Heart Study General Cardiovascular Risk Profile
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Outcome
10-year predicted risk and vascular age
The updated Framingham risk profile expands predicted risks by including noncoronary endpoints, though younger patients with high risk factors may still show low 10-year predicted risk.
Abstract
The inclusion of noncoronary end points in this tool expands the range of predicted risks for men and women at all ages studied. Nevertheless, many younger individuals with high risk factor burden have low 10-year predicted risk. Wide ranges of "vascular age" are available for most chronological ages to assist with risk communication.