Estimate your cardiovascular health relative to your actual age
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Understanding Your Heart Age
Heart age is a concept used to explain your risk of cardiovascular disease in a way that is easy to understand. While your chronological age is how many years you have been alive, your heart age reflects the condition of your cardiovascular system based on your risk factors. In the USA, the CDC estimates that 3 in 4 U.S. adults have a heart age older than their actual age.
How This Calculation Works
This calculator uses generalized data points similar to those found in the Framingham Risk Study. It analyzes key metrics that impact the strain on your heart and arteries:
Blood Pressure: High systolic pressure (the top number) increases the workload on your heart.
Smoking: Chemicals in tobacco damage your blood cells and heart structure.
BMI: Excess body fat, particularly around the abdomen, is linked to higher cholesterol and heart strain.
Diabetes: High blood sugar can damage blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart.
Example Scenarios
Profile
Actual Age
Heart Age (Est.)
Non-smoker, 115 BP, 23 BMI
45
43
Smoker, 145 BP, 30 BMI
45
61
Frequently Asked Questions
Is heart age the same as a medical diagnosis? No. This tool provides an estimate based on common risk factors. It is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or a comprehensive clinical heart health assessment.
How can I lower my heart age? You can lower your heart age by managing blood pressure through diet and exercise, quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and following your doctor's recommendations for managing chronic conditions like diabetes.
Why does gender matter? Statistically, men often develop heart disease earlier in life than women, though the risk for women increases significantly after menopause.
function calculateHeartAge() {
var actualAge = parseFloat(document.getElementById('actualAge').value);
var gender = document.getElementById('gender').value;
var systolicBP = parseFloat(document.getElementById('systolicBP').value);
var bmi = parseFloat(document.getElementById('bmiInput').value);
var isSmoker = document.getElementById('isSmoker').value;
var hasDiabetes = document.getElementById('hasDiabetes').value;
var onBPMeds = document.getElementById('onBPMeds').value;
if (isNaN(actualAge) || isNaN(systolicBP) || isNaN(bmi)) {
alert("Please enter valid numeric values for age, blood pressure, and BMI.");
return;
}
// Start with actual age
var heartAge = actualAge;
// Gender Factor
if (gender === 'male') {
heartAge += 2;
} else {
heartAge -= 1;
}
// Blood Pressure Factor (Baseline 120)
if (systolicBP > 120) {
var bpDiff = systolicBP – 120;
heartAge += (bpDiff / 10) * 2.5;
} else if (systolicBP 25) {
var bmiDiff = bmi – 25;
heartAge += (bmiDiff / 5) * 2;
}
// Medication Factor
if (onBPMeds === 'yes') {
heartAge += 4;
}
// Final result rounding
heartAge = Math.round(heartAge);
// Display results
var resultDiv = document.getElementById('heartResult');
var ageOutput = document.getElementById('ageOutput');
var interpretation = document.getElementById('interpretation');
resultDiv.style.display = 'block';
ageOutput.innerHTML = "Estimated Heart Age: " + heartAge + " Years";
var diff = heartAge – actualAge;
if (diff > 5) {
interpretation.innerHTML = "Your heart age is significantly higher than your actual age (" + diff + " years older). Consider consulting a healthcare professional to discuss cardiovascular risk management.";
resultDiv.style.borderLeftColor = "#d32f2f";
} else if (diff > 0) {
interpretation.innerHTML = "Your heart age is slightly older than your actual age. Small lifestyle changes in diet and activity could help improve your heart health.";
resultDiv.style.borderLeftColor = "#fbc02d";
} else {
interpretation.innerHTML = "Great news! Your heart age is equal to or younger than your actual age. Continue maintaining your healthy lifestyle habits.";
resultDiv.style.borderLeftColor = "#388e3c";
}
// Smooth scroll to result
resultDiv.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'nearest' });
}