Overview
- The peer-reviewed study appears in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology alongside the public release of the online tool.
- Users input common clinical data such as blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking status, diabetes history and kidney function to receive a percentile versus peers.
- Percentile charts were derived from NHANES 2011–2020 data covering about 8,700 U.S. adults who were free of cardiovascular disease at baseline.
- Results show higher long-term risk for men at every age in the sample, with authors noting that women’s risk increases over time.
- Researchers emphasize the calculator is intended to spark patient–clinician discussions and guide earlier prevention, not replace medical care.