HeartScore

HeartScore is a tool used to estimate an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease, particularly heart attacks, within the next ten years. Developed by health professionals, it combines information like age, gender, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, smoking status, and diabetes to calculate a risk score. This score helps patients and doctors understand potential heart health risks and guides decisions on lifestyle changes, treatments, or preventive measures. Essentially, HeartScore provides a clearer picture of heart health and aids in proactively managing risks.