QRISK2 Score

Question 1

What is QRISK 2 score used for

Answer 1

Gives the risk or a person developing Cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years in those aged 35-74

Question 2

1

Answer 2

Personal info:
- Age
- Sex
- Ethnicity
- BMI

Question 3

2

Answer 3

Past Medical History (CARD)
- CKD (stage 4/5)
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Diabetic status

Question 4

3

Answer 4

Drug history:

-Antihypertensives

Question 5

4

Answer 5

Family History:
- Angina/ heart attack in first degree relative <60 yrs old

Question 6

5

Answer 6

Social history:
- smoking status

Question 7

6

Answer 7

Direct measurements:
- Cholesterol / HDL ratio
- Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)

Question 8

Management <10% risk

Answer 8

Advise that risk is low but further reductions in risk can often still be achieved.
Offer advice on relevant lifestyle factors that can be improved:
- Stop smoking.
- Exercise.
- Diet change/weight loss.
- Disease control/medication adherence.

Question 9

Management > 10%

Answer 9

-Offer advice on any relevant lifestyle factors to reduce risk.
-Consider reviewing any relevant comorbidities that may not be optimally controlled.
-Discuss the benefits and risks of taking a lipid modification therapy.