QRISK2 Flashcards
1
Q
What does QRISK2 determine the risk for?
A
The risk of a cardiovascular event (heart attack or stroke) in the next 10 years
2
Q
What are the personal details that are used in the QRISK2 tool?
A
Age Sex Ethnicity Postcode BMI (weight and height)
3
Q
What are the past medical history info parameters are used?
A
Diabetes Chronic kidney disease Atrial fibrillation Hypertension Rheumatoid arthritis
4
Q
What social history parameters are used?
A
Smoking status (<10 = light, 10-19 = moderate, >20 = heavy)
5
Q
What family history parameter is used?
A
Angina/heart attack in 1st degree relative <60 years old
6
Q
What drug history parameter is used?
A
Blood pressure medication
7
Q
What investigation parameters are used?
A
Systolic Blood pressure
Cholesterol/HDL ratio
8
Q
What risk is the usual limit for intervention?
A
10%
