Cardiologists estimate heart attack and stroke risk using pooled-cohort equations (the ASCVD risk estimator). This simplified tool uses the same core factors — age, blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking and diabetes — to place you in a low, borderline, intermediate or higher risk band.
About this tool
Using the result: Risk bands guide conversations, not conclusions. “Intermediate” or higher is a prompt to discuss cholesterol, blood pressure and lifestyle with a clinician — the evidence for prevention (activity, not smoking, blood-pressure and cholesterol management) is among the strongest in all of medicine. This simplified tool does not replace the full clinical calculation.
This tool is for general information and screening purposes only. It is not medical advice and cannot diagnose any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your health.