Assessing the real risk of heart disease in young people with low short-term risks
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - 12:28
in Health & Medicine
Risk stratification has become central to strategies for the prevention of coronary heart disease, with the implication that priority is given to those at highest risk (ie, those with established heart disease). However, such stratification using the conventional risk estimation models may not be accurately achieved in individuals without symptoms, especially those in younger age groups whose 10-year "short-term" estimated risk seems low.