Cardiovascular Risk Assessment By Using Framingham Scale And Other Risk Factors In A Teritary Care Hospital

Abstract

Background: Framingham Risk Score (FRS) is useful in stratifying hypertension risk by considering age, cholesterol, and smoking history, with decreased CVD risk being predicted in low-to-moderate alcohol consumption. Cardiovascular health is affected by alcohol consumption, while FRS assists in the stratification of risk for hypertension. In order to decrease CVD risk and promote cardiovascular health, it is important to recognize and control modifiable factors such as diabetes, alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and inactivity.

Methodology: The research included 200 suitable patients through a standardized questionnaire, capturing medical history, demographics, treatments, results of tests, and Framingham risk score for cardiovascular disease risk, taking into account physical activity and family history.

Result: For 200 patients in our study, we employed the Framingham risk score to gather data on the patients cardiovascular risk, physical activity level, and family history. Within the Framingham risk categories, the data indicates a balanced distribution of low-, middle-, and high-risk groups. Of the total participants, the low-risk group was comprised of 85 (42.5%) women and thirty (15%) men. 32 (16%) women and 26 (13%) men constitute the 58 (29.0%) intermediate-risk participants. Finally, 57 (28.5%) individuals are in the high-risk group, consisting of 19 (9.5%) women and 38 (19%) men.

Conclusion : As a tool for communicating risk, the Framingham Scale is excellent. It provides physicians with the tools to meaningfully and accurately report risk data to patients so they can make educated choices regarding cardiovascular well-being.