Is there an available ASCVD risk calculator that does not exclude patients on statin therapy?
Also, is there an ASCVD calculator that can include those with existing ASCVD?
1 Answer
Mednet MemberInvited Expert
Endocrinology · Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Answered on
The traditional pooled ASCVD risk calculator cannot be used in patients on lipid-lowering therapy. The new PREVENT (Predicting Risk of CVD EVENTs) risk calculator, which was developed by the AHA in 2023, can be used in patients on lipid-lowering therapy. It gives an estimate of 10- and 30-year risk ...
Join for free or sign in to see the full answer