10-Year ASCVD Risk Calculator
Estimate the 10-year risk of a first hard ASCVD event (heart attack or stroke) among adults aged 40–79.
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10-Year ASCVD Risk
Guidelines & Interpretation
Key Highlights & Tips
The Tie-Breaker (CAC Score): If your risk is “Borderline” (5–7.5%), ask your doctor about a Coronary Artery Calcium scan. It’s a specialized CT scan that looks for actual plaque buildup to see if you truly need medication.
Lifestyle over Pills: A 10-year risk score can often be cut in half through 30 minutes of daily brisk walking and adopting a Mediterranean-style diet (rich in olive oil, nuts, and fish).
The “Plaque Accelerators”: Factors like chronic stress, sleep apnea, and South Asian ancestry are known “risk enhancers” that may make your actual risk higher than the calculated percentage.
