Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Resources and Tools

Clinical Risk Assessment Tools

Primary Risk Calculators

• ASCVD Risk Estimator Plus

  • Available at: www.acc.org/tools-and-practice-support/mobile-resources/features/2013-prevention-guidelines-ascvd-risk-estimator
  • Estimates 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk
  • Recommended by ACC/AHA guidelines

• Framingham Risk Score

  • Available at: framinghamheartstudy.org/fhs-risk-functions/
  • Calculates 10-year risk of cardiovascular events
  • Includes multiple risk factors

Online Educational Resources

Patient Education Websites

1. American Heart Association (AHA)

   • www.heart.org
   • Risk factor information
   • Lifestyle modification guides
   • Interactive tools

2. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

   • www.nhlbi.nih.gov
   • Educational materials
   • Research updates

Mobile Applications

Recommended Apps

• CardioSmart (ACC)
• Heart Risk Calculator (AHA)
• Blood Pressure Monitor

Laboratory Resources

Key Tests for Risk Assessment

• Lipid Panel
• HbA1c
• High-sensitivity CRP
• Advanced lipid testing options

Lifestyle Modification Resources

Diet and Exercise

• DASH diet guidelines
• Mediterranean diet resources
• Physical activity recommendations
• Smoking cessation programs

Follow-up Resources

Monitoring Tools

• Blood pressure logs
• Medication adherence trackers
• Exercise journals
• Diet diaries