Document Type
Article (Restricted)
Publication Date
1-1-2011
Abstract
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in both developed and developing countries. While it is relatively easy to identify those who are obviously at high risk and those at the lowest risk for CVD, it is often the large group of individuals with what appears to be modestly abnormal risk factors who contributes most to the burden of CVD. This is where estimation of CVD risk is necessary. Many tools for risk assessment have been devised. All these risk scores have their own inherent advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, they may also not be directly applicable to a local population. Ideally, each country should have its own risk score that takes into account other factors as well. In the interim, it is worthwhile to be familiar with one of these scores, select one that is most appropriate for your patient and discuss treatment options based on the estimated risk.
Keywords
Cardiovascular disease, global cardiovascular risk, risk assessment, risk score charts
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Singapore Medical Journal
Volume
52
Issue
2
Publisher
Singapore Medical Association
Additional Information
Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya