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The QRISK score is a cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment tool that estimates an individual's likelihood of developing cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks or strokes, over a 10-year period. It takes into account various risk factors, including age, gender, medical history, lifestyle factors, and additional health conditions. The score is designed to help healthcare professionals particularly in the UK and patients to make informed decisions about preventive measures and interventions to reduce cardiovascular risk. The QRISK score has undergone multiple iterations and updates to ensure accurate risk assessment based on evolving medical knowledge and population characteristics as described in the table below
| QRISK Models | Elaboration |
|---|---|
| QRISK Model (2007) | The first QRISK model was introduced in 2007 as a tool to estimate the 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This marked a significant advancement in assessing an individual's likelihood of developing CVD within a specific timeframe. |
| QRISK2 Model (2008) | Building upon the initial QRISK model, the QRISK2 model was released in 2008. It brought improvements by incorporating additional risk factors such as ethnic origin, type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, atrial fibrillation, and chronic renal disease. Notably, it provided a more comprehensive and accurate risk assessment for a wider range of... |
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