This calculator estimates your general risk for heart disease based on several common risk factors. It provides a simplified score and risk category, which should not replace professional medical advice. Understanding your risk factors is the first step towards maintaining a healthy heart.
Understanding Your Heart Score
Your heart score is a numerical representation of your risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease. A higher score indicates a greater number of risk factors and potentially a higher risk. It's important to remember that this is a simplified tool and not a definitive diagnosis. This calculator considers several key factors that contribute to heart health, including age, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and lifestyle choices.
Risk Categories:
0-3 Points: Low Risk – Generally indicates a healthy profile with few major risk factors. Continue healthy lifestyle choices and regular check-ups.
4-7 Points: Moderate Risk – Suggests some risk factors are present. Consider discussing these with your doctor for potential lifestyle adjustments or monitoring. Early intervention can significantly reduce future risks.
8-11 Points: High Risk – Indicates a significant number of risk factors. It is strongly recommended to consult with a healthcare professional to develop a personalized risk reduction plan, which may include lifestyle changes, medication, or further diagnostic tests.
12+ Points: Very High Risk – Points to a substantial risk of heart disease. Immediate consultation with a doctor is crucial for comprehensive evaluation and management. This score suggests a need for urgent attention to your cardiovascular health.
Important Disclaimer:
This Heart Health Risk Score Calculator is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. Individual health conditions and risk factors can vary greatly, and a comprehensive medical evaluation is essential for an accurate assessment of your heart health.
function calculateHeartScore() {
var score = 0;
// Get input values
var age = parseFloat(document.getElementById("age").value);
var genderMale = document.getElementById("genderMale").checked;
var systolicBP = parseFloat(document.getElementById("systolicBP").value);
var totalCholesterol = parseFloat(document.getElementById("totalCholesterol").value);
var hdlCholesterol = parseFloat(document.getElementById("hdlCholesterol").value);
var smokerYes = document.getElementById("smokerYes").checked;
var diabetesYes = document.getElementById("diabetesYes").checked;
var familyHistoryYes = document.getElementById("familyHistoryYes").checked;
// Input validation
if (isNaN(age) || age 120) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid age (18-120 years).";
return;
}
if (isNaN(systolicBP) || systolicBP 250) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid Systolic Blood Pressure (70-250 mmHg).";
return;
}
if (isNaN(totalCholesterol) || totalCholesterol 400) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid Total Cholesterol (100-400 mg/dL).";
return;
}
if (isNaN(hdlCholesterol) || hdlCholesterol 100) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid HDL Cholesterol (20-100 mg/dL).";
return;
}
// Scoring Logic
// Age
if (age >= 70) {
score += 4;
} else if (age >= 60) {
score += 3;
} else if (age >= 50) {
score += 2;
} else if (age >= 40) {
score += 1;
}
// Gender
if (genderMale) {
score += 1;
}
// Systolic Blood Pressure
if (systolicBP >= 160) {
score += 4;
} else if (systolicBP >= 140) {
score += 3;
} else if (systolicBP >= 130) {
score += 2;
} else if (systolicBP >= 120) {
score += 1;
}
// Total Cholesterol
if (totalCholesterol >= 240) {
score += 2;
} else if (totalCholesterol >= 200) {
score += 1;
}
// HDL Cholesterol (Higher is better, so subtract points for good HDL)
if (hdlCholesterol < 40) {
score += 2;
} else if (hdlCholesterol 60) {
score -= 1; // Protective factor
}
// Smoking Status
if (smokerYes) {
score += 3;
}
// Diabetes Status
if (diabetesYes) {
score += 3;
}
// Family History
if (familyHistoryYes) {
score += 2;
}
var riskCategory = "";
var recommendation = "";
if (score <= 3) {
riskCategory = "Low Risk";
recommendation = "Generally indicates a healthy profile with few major risk factors. Continue healthy lifestyle choices and regular check-ups.";
} else if (score <= 7) {
riskCategory = "Moderate Risk";
recommendation = "Suggests some risk factors are present. Consider discussing these with your doctor for potential lifestyle adjustments or monitoring. Early intervention can significantly reduce future risks.";
} else if (score <= 11) {
riskCategory = "High Risk";
recommendation = "Indicates a significant number of risk factors. It is strongly recommended to consult with a healthcare professional to develop a personalized risk reduction plan, which may include lifestyle changes, medication, or further diagnostic tests.";
} else {
riskCategory = "Very High Risk";
recommendation = "Points to a substantial risk of heart disease. Immediate consultation with a doctor is crucial for comprehensive evaluation and management. This score suggests a need for urgent attention to your cardiovascular health.";
}
var resultHTML = "
Your Heart Health Score: " + score + "
";
resultHTML += "Risk Category: " + riskCategory + "";
resultHTML += "Recommendation: " + recommendation + "";
resultHTML += "This is a simplified assessment. Always consult with a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.";
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = resultHTML;
}