This is a much-needed upgrade from the previous prediction tool that was developed using data before 1986 and underestimated the cardiovascular risk in some countries.
The tool uses known risk factors for heart and circulatory diseases such as age, sex, cholesterol levels, blood pressure and smoking. The risk tool was then statistically ‘recalibrated’, by using regional-specific cardiovascular and risk factor data from 10.8 million people, to more accurately estimate cardiovascular risk for populations split into four European risk regions. Participants had no prior history of heart and circulatory disease when they were recruited to the studies, and in the 10 years they were followed up, 30,000 had a ‘cardiovascular event’ – including fatal or non-fatal heart attack or stroke. The tool has also been tailored for use in different European countries. Researchers across Europe analysed data from nearly 700,000 participants - mostly middle-aged - from 45 different studies. Researchers from the University of Cambridge played a leading role in a major collaborative effort involving around 200 investigators to develop SCORE2. People who are flagged as having an increased risk can be put on personalised preventative treatment, such a statins, or will receive lifestyle advice to lower their risk. The researchers say this new prediction tool will help save many more people across Europe from having a potentially deadly heart attack or stroke, ultimately saving lives. If your BMI is over 35, your GP may advise you on additional options available to support you with losing weight.The risk calculator, SCORE2, will be adopted by the upcoming European Guidelines on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Clinical Practice, and enables doctors across Europe to predict who’s at risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years with greater accuracy. Aim to exercise more and eat healthy balanced diet.įor individualised medical and dietary advice consult your GP and Dietitian. You lose weight if the amount of energy coming into your body is less than what is being used up by your body. The good news is that even losing small amounts of weight can benefit your health. It is important that you take steps to reduce your weight. Obese(BMI 30+)Īs your BMI increases, your risk of developing coronary heart disease, diabetes and some cancers increases. For individualised medical and dietary advice consult your GP and Dietitian. Aim to exercise more and eat a healthy balanced diet. Keeping to a healthy weight will help you control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Overweight(BMI 25 to 30)īeing overweight increases your risk of developing coronary heart disease, as well as other health conditions such as diabetes. Some researchers have suggested that a BMI range of 22-26 is acceptable for older Australians. Most adults should be active for 30 minutes on most days.įor older Australians, your general health may be more important than being mildly overweight. But we recommend that you also check your waist measurement.Īim to keep within the ideal weight range by eating a healthy, well-balanced diet and exercising regularly. You are a healthy weight for your height. If you're concerned about your weight or you are losing weight without trying, talk to your GP and Dietitian to make sure there aren't any other problems causing this. Being in the healthy weight range will improve your body's ability to fight off infection or illness. It's important to aim to keep within your healthy weight range. Changing Exercise and Activity Behaviour.Education Topics for Heart Failure Education.Education Topics For Cardiac Rehabilitation.Medications for Acute Coronary Syndrome.Exercise Training Following a Recent Cardiac Event or Procedure.Exercise Capacity and Functional Testing.Evidence and Principles of Exercise Training.Pathophysiology of Acute Coronary Syndrome and Heart Failure.
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