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Historically validated in primarily White populations. Best used for adults aged 30–74 years without established CVD or diabetes.
| < 10% |
| 10–20% |
| > 20% |
The Framingham Risk Score was the gold standard for decades. However, modern guidelines (AHA/ACC) now prefer the Pooled Cohort Equations (ASCVD Risk) as they include stroke as an endpoint and are better calibrated for diverse populations.
Prediction of coronary heart disease using risk factor categories.
