Heart Risk Calculator

Guide to Using the Heart Risk Calculator

This Heart Risk Calculator is designed to assess your risk of developing heart disease over the next ten years. It requires specific personal and health-related information to provide accurate results. Follow the steps below to complete the assessment.

Step 1: Input Your Age

Begin by entering your age. The calculator requires that you provide an age between 20 and 120. Make sure this field is completed accurately, as it is crucial for risk assessment.

Step 2: Select Your Gender

Indicate your gender by selecting either ‘Male’ or ‘Female’ from the dropdown menu. This information is necessary as it influences the risk calculation.

Step 3: Enter Your Systolic Blood Pressure

Input your systolic blood pressure in mmHg. Acceptable inputs range between 70 and 250 mmHg. If you are unsure of your systolic blood pressure, please consult a healthcare provider.

Step 4: Enter Your Total Cholesterol Level

Provide your total cholesterol level in mg/dL. This should be a value between 100 and 500. Cholesterol levels are typically measured via a blood test.

Step 5: Enter Your HDL Cholesterol Level

Enter your HDL cholesterol level in mg/dL, ensuring that it falls within the range of 20 to 100. HDL cholesterol is often referred to as ‘good’ cholesterol and should be considered during heart risk evaluations.

Step 6: Indicate Your Smoking Status

Select whether you are a smoker. Use the dropdown to choose ‘Yes’ for smokers and ‘No’ for non-smokers. Smoking status is a significant factor in heart disease risk assessments.

Step 7: Indicate Your Diabetes Status

Similarly, indicate your diabetes status. Use the dropdown to choose ‘Yes’ if you have diabetes and ‘No’ otherwise. Diabetes is a critical factor that affects heart disease risk.

Reviewing the Results

Once all input fields are accurately filled, the calculator will provide the following results:

• 10-Year Heart Disease Risk: This is expressed as a percentage, indicating your estimated risk of developing heart disease within the next ten years.
• Risk Category: Based on your 10-year risk percentage, this will categorize you into Low Risk, Intermediate Risk, or High Risk.
• Ideal Blood Pressure Target: The recommended target for your systolic blood pressure, ideally 120 mmHg.
• Ideal Total Cholesterol Target: A suggested target for maintaining total cholesterol levels, ideally 200 mg/dL.

By carefully following these steps and interpreting the results, you can assess your heart disease risk and consider consulting healthcare professionals for strategies to manage your health effectively.