Indigenous CVD Risk Calculator
Cardiovascular Risk Score
About
This application estimates the five-year cardiovascular risk for Indigenous Australians using two distinct equations. It provides management guidelines based on the calculated risk level, differentiating between high, moderate, and low risk.
What's New in Indigenous CVD Risk Calculator
1.0.0
July 15, 2019
FAQ
What is the Indigenous CVD Risk Calculator used for?
The Indigenous CVD Risk Calculator is used to estimate the absolute five-year cardiovascular risk for Indigenous Australians. It then stratifies the assessed person into high, moderate, or low risk categories and provides management guidelines based on the calculated risk.
What risk factors does the Indigenous CVD Risk Calculator use?
The app uses two equations. The Primary Equation requires sex, diabetes, age, systolic blood pressure, waist circumference, triglycerides, and albumin:creatinine ratio. The Reduced-information Equation uses five risk factors that do not require laboratory tests.
How accurate is the Indigenous CVD Risk Calculator?
The equations used in this app were developed by Dr. An Tran-Duy and co-workers and have been internally validated in an Indigenous cohort in North Queensland, Australia. The app has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating.
What cardiovascular events does the Indigenous CVD Risk Calculator consider?
The app considers coronary heart disease (coronary insufficiency, myocardial infarction, or angina pectoris), cerebrovascular events (ischemic stroke, haemorrhagic stroke or transient ischemic attack), congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, or coronary deaths.
Is the Indigenous CVD Risk Calculator available on Android devices?
Based on the provided data, the Indigenous CVD Risk Calculator is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.
When was the Indigenous CVD Risk Calculator last updated?
The Indigenous CVD Risk Calculator was last updated on July 15, 2019, with version 1.0.0. The app was initially released on the same date.
What is the age rating for the Indigenous CVD Risk Calculator?
The Indigenous CVD Risk Calculator has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is considered suitable for users aged 12 and older.
Does the Indigenous CVD Risk Calculator have ads?
No, the Indigenous CVD Risk Calculator does not contain advertisements. The 'hasAds' flag is set to false, indicating an ad-free experience.
