Racial and Ethnic Differences in Predicted Cardiovascular Disease Risk Using the PREVENT Equations in the US Population

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate how racial and ethnic differences affect predicted cardiovascular disease risk using PREVENT equations.
• Utilized PREVENT equations for cardiovascular disease risk assessment
• Analyzed risk predictions across different racial and ethnic groups
• Included a diverse sample of the US population
• Found significant differences in predicted cardiovascular disease risk among racial and ethnic groups
• Highlighted higher risk predictions for certain minority populations
• Demonstrated a need for tailored risk assessment approaches in cardiovascular health