Cardiovascular disease — damage to your heart or blood vessels that can cause heart attacks or strokes — is the leading cause of death in this country. This calculator can help you understand your own risk. You'll also learn ways to lower your risk.
Note: This tool calculates risk for persons aged 30-79. You'll need to enter values for your cholesterol levels (routine screening starts at 35 for men and 45 for women) and blood pressure.
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This is an educational tool and isn't intended as medical advice. Talk with your doctor about your heart health risks.
Privacy: Your answers are private; this data isn't stored.
Can't Estimate Risk
You answered that you have heart or cardiovascular disease. This tool calculates the likelihood of someone developing those diseases in the next 5 and 10 years.
With your diagnosis, you are at increased risk for heart attack, stroke, or other heart-related events. Work with your doctor to control as many risk factors as you can.
Can't Estimate Risk
This tool is designed to calculate risks for persons 30-79 years old. The age you entered is outside that range.
If you have concerns about your heart disease risks, please talk with your doctor.
