ASCVD Risk Estimator Plus is a clinical decision support application designed to assist healthcare professionals in estimating and managing a patient's 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). By leveraging the latest scientific guidelines and user feedback, this tool helps clinicians and patients develop personalized risk-reduction plans.
Key features of the app include:
- Estimating a patient’s initial 10-year ASCVD risk using the pooled cohort equation.
- Providing individualized, risk-based intervention strategies.
- Projecting the potential impact of specific interventions on a patient’s risk profile.
- Facilitating discussions between clinicians and patients to customize intervention plans.
- Updating risk assessments during follow-up visits using the Million Hearts Longitudinal model.
The app’s recommendations are based on authoritative sources, including guidelines from the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association (AHA), and other expert consensus documents. It is intended for use by qualified healthcare professionals and serves as a support tool—not a replacement—for clinical judgment.
Ultimately, the ASCVD Risk Estimator Plus aims to enhance primary prevention care strategies while encouraging collaborative decision-making between patients and their care providers.
