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May 21, 2025, 9:03 AM
May 21, 2025, 9:03 AM
Associated Press

PREVENT calculator improves heart attack risk prediction efficiency

New York City most populous city in the United States American Heart Association US nonprofit funding cardiovascular medical research, educating consumers on healthy living, and fostering cardiac care
Highlights
  • The PREVENT risk calculator estimates heart attack risks in adults aged 30 and older.
  • It effectively predicts heart attack risks with accuracy based on coronary calcium scores.
  • This research could influence future guidelines for heart disease risk assessments.
Story

In the United States, specifically New York City, a groundbreaking study revealed the effectiveness of the American Heart Association's PREVENT risk calculator. Conducted on around 7,000 adults referred for heart disease screening from 2010 to 2024, this study provided insights into the correlation between coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores and heart attack risks. Participants in the study had an average age of 57.5 years, with a significant percentage being women and individuals identified as white adults. The study utilized participants’ electronic health records to analyze the rates of heart attacks documented through ICD-10 diagnosis codes.

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