UK QRISK®2 / QRISK®3 CVD Risk Calculator
Cardiovascular risk calculator based on UK QRISK algorithms. Estimates 10-year probability of myocardial infarction or stroke incorporating age, sex, deprivation Townsend score, smoking, diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol ratio.
UK QRISK®2 / QRISK®3 Cardiovascular Risk Calculator
Estimates 10-year risk of developing myocardial infarction (heart attack) or stroke based on UK clinical algorithms (NICE NG238 compliant).
Your cardiovascular system is equivalent to an average 67-year-old (13 years older than chronological age).
Meets NICE threshold (≥10%) for primary prevention lipid management with statins.
NHS & NICE NG238 Clinical Guidance Summary
High risk (>=20%). NICE guidance strongly recommends offering lipid-lowering therapy (e.g. Atorvastatin 20mg), aggressive blood pressure control, and comprehensive lifestyle interventions.
Note on QRISK® Algorithms: QRISK®2 and QRISK®3 are registered trademarks of the University of Nottingham and EMIS. This tool calculates an open-source statistical approximation of the published Cox-hazard equations.
Medical Disclaimer: This tool is provided for educational and clinical decision-support reference only. Individual patient treatment decisions should always be made in consultation with a qualified GP or cardiovascular specialist.
How to Use UK QRISK®2 / QRISK®3 CVD Risk Calculator
Enter Patient Profile
Input age, sex, ethnicity, and deprivation quintile.
Enter Blood Pressure & Labs
Provide systolic BP, BMI, and total:HDL cholesterol ratio.
Review 10-Year Score
Inspect your percentage risk and check if NICE statin discussion is indicated.
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