Heart disease is the number one killer in Malaysia for the past two decades according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. Globally, heart disease remains as the leading cause of death for the last 20 years according to World Health Organisation
(WHO). In fact, these figures are projected to increase in the years to come.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle by adopting a well-balanced diet, regular exercise and routine health screening are important in keeping cardiovascular diseases at bay.
The Framingham Risk Score helps to give an individual an estimation of the 10-year risk of manifesting clinical Cardiovascular Diseases (e.g., Coronary Artery Diseases, Stroke, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, etc).
Framingham Risk Form
Your total points will determine
your 10-year CVD risk (%)
Tap to enlanrge
Adapted from D’Agostino RB, et al. Circulation 2008;117:743-753.
CHA2DS2-VASc score:
Consider your health history and answer the following questions:
Yes
No
Do you have congestive heart failure?
Do you have high blood pressure?
Are you 75 years old or older?
Do you have diabetes?
Have you ever had a stroke or do you show signs of having experiences TIA or ‘mini’strokes’?
Do you have vascular disease in your history such as prior heart attack, peripheral artery disease, or aortic plaque?
Are you age 65 to 74 years old?
Are you female?
Adapted from MyAbExperience. Know Your Risk for Stroke.
Book an appointment at Gleneagles Hospitals
A dedicated and expert team of cardiologists at Gleneagles Hospitals is available for consultation to provide the best care and assistance to patients through heart health screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Get in touch with us to book an appointment with a cardiologist today.
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