Why assess your risk ?

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among middle-aged and older men, and among women over age 60. Diabetes is a chronic condition that can lead to serious complications and premature death. Find out if you are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease or diabetes so that you can take the necessary steps to prevent or control these diseases and lower the risk of complications.

Use this Web site to produce a cardiovascular risk profile* (see below). This risk profile will assess your risk of having a heart attack or dying from cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years and determine your cardiovascular age (life expectancy). It will also show you how cardiovascular risk changes when risk factors are modified. Similarly, a diabetes profile can be produced to determine your 6-year risk of developing diabetes.

* Note that the cardiovascular risk profile produced on this Web site has been shown in two randomized clinical trials to increase the effectiveness of treatment and improve communication between the physician and the patient.

This site was last updated: Aug 5 2009