Framingham General CVD Risk Score
Estimated 10-year risk of a first cardiovascular event.
What is Framingham General CVD Risk Score?
Estimated 10-year risk of a first cardiovascular event. Framingham General CVD Risk Score is intended for use in: Adults 30-74 years without known cardiovascular disease.
How to Use the Framingham General CVD Risk Score Calculator
- Enter Age in years.
- Enter Sex.
- Enter Total cholesterol in mg/dL.
- Enter HDL cholesterol in mg/dL.
- Enter Systolic BP in mmHg.
- Enter On blood pressure medication.
- Enter Current smoker.
- Enter Diabetes.
- Click Calculate to see your result and interpretation.
Formula & Version
This calculator uses formula version 1.0, last reviewed September 2026.
Clinical Considerations & Limitations
- Derived predominantly from a White, US population studied decades ago — the Pooled Cohort Equations (ASCVD) are now more commonly recommended for US patients.
- Coefficients independently re-verified against D'Agostino 2008 (Circulation) during the STEP 4 QA review — both sex-specific coefficient sets match exactly.
References
- D'Agostino RB Sr et al., Circulation 2008;117:743-753
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Framingham General CVD Risk Score?
Estimated 10-year risk of a first cardiovascular event.
Who is Framingham General CVD Risk Score intended for?
Adults 30-74 years without known cardiovascular disease. Always confirm applicability to your specific patient before use.
What are the limitations of Framingham General CVD Risk Score?
Derived predominantly from a White, US population studied decades ago — the Pooled Cohort Equations (ASCVD) are now more commonly recommended for US patients. Coefficients independently re-verified against D'Agostino 2008 (Circulation) during the STEP 4 QA review — both sex-specific coefficient sets match exactly.
What formula or reference does Framingham General CVD Risk Score use?
D'Agostino RB Sr et al., Circulation 2008;117:743-753
Is Framingham General CVD Risk Score a diagnosis?
No. Framingham General CVD Risk Score produces a score or estimate to support clinical decision-making — it is not a diagnosis and should be interpreted alongside full clinical judgement.
