Framingham Cardiovascular Risk Calculator
Estimate your 10-year risk of developing cardiovascular disease using the Framingham Risk Score. This validated tool uses your age, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and other risk factors to predict your likelihood of a heart attack or stroke in the next decade.
The Framingham Risk Score was developed from the Framingham Heart Study, a landmark longitudinal study that began in 1948 in Framingham, Massachusetts. It remains one of the most widely used cardiovascular risk prediction tools in clinical medicine. The score estimates the probability of developing coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, or heart failure within the next 10 years.
The major risk factors included are age, sex, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, systolic blood pressure (and whether it is being treated), smoking status, and diabetes. Each factor contributes points based on validated risk coefficients. The resulting percentage helps guide clinical decisions about preventive interventions, particularly statin therapy and blood pressure management.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This calculator is for educational purposes only. It provides a simplified estimation and should not replace comprehensive cardiovascular assessment by a healthcare provider. The Framingham score was primarily validated in white populations and may over- or under-estimate risk in other populations. Additional factors such as family history, inflammation markers, and coronary artery calcium scores may provide additional risk information.