SCORE (Systematic COronary Risk Evaluation)

SCORE (Systematic COronary Risk Evaluation) is a tool used by healthcare providers to estimate a person’s likelihood of experiencing a serious heart-related event, like a heart attack or stroke, within the next 10 years. It considers factors such as age, gender, smoking status, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. This information helps doctors identify individuals at higher risk and decide on preventive measures, such as lifestyle changes or medications, to reduce the chance of future cardiovascular problems. SCORE provides personalized risk assessment to guide effective and targeted prevention strategies.