ASCVD Risk Calculator
Calculate 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk using the ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations.
Risk Factors
years
Valid for ages 40-79
Other races: use equations for White patients
mg/dL
mg/dL
mmHg
10-Year ASCVD Risk
5.7%
Borderline Risk
📊Your Risk
5.7%
🎯Optimal Risk
3.6%
📈Excess Risk
2.2%
❤️Category
Borderline Risk
ACC/AHA Recommendation
Risk discussion. Consider risk-enhancing factors before statin.
Risk-Enhancing Factors
- Family history of premature ASCVD
- Persistently elevated LDL-C ≥160 mg/dL
- Chronic kidney disease
- Metabolic syndrome
- Inflammatory conditions
Statin Therapy Guidelines
| 10-Year Risk | Risk Category | Statin Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| <5% | Low | Lifestyle; statin not routine |
| 5-7.5% | Borderline | Risk discussion; consider enhancers |
| 7.5-20% | Intermediate | Moderate-intensity statin |
| ≥20% | High | High-intensity statin |