QRISK2 CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE 10 YR RISK SCORE 3.9% Can anyone tell me if this is a low or high risk?

[Milliecat30]

I've just found this on a medical report my GP has given to me. Can anyone tell me if 3.9% means I am at low risk or a high risk.

[sandybrown]

There is no simple explanation because of many factors that are involved in qrisk calculation. The algorithm used is complicated on the calculator.

1. Have a look at this report:

qrisk.org/BMJ-QRISK2.pdf

2. Please your GP to do a calculation in front of you and explain the results and then ask to vary some input to see if there is any change in a answer!

You may need a life style change, food intake control or regular exercise or no action necessary.

[sandybrown in reply to sandybrown]

There was a BBC2 programme, trust me I am a doctor, if you take a look at this programme, Iplayer, there is a few minutes discussion on this, you may get some understanding.

[Milliecat30]

Thank you for your help. I've looked already at that report and I think I have found my answer. So many thanks x

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Hi Millie

This is a low risk. Don't worry!

[sandybrown]

This is the link for the calculator:

qrisk.org/index.php

There are 16 input required.

Did a quick check to get an explanation:

An example of few inputs and my result. Your results:

Your risk of having a heart attack or stroke within the next 10 years is: 3.5%

In other words, in a crowd of 100 people with the same risk factors as you, 4 are likely to have a heart attack or stroke within the next 10 years.

[Milliecat30]

Thanks very much. I'm a lot less concerned now