The SCORE (Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation) chart estimates which risk?
- A Lifetime risk of myocardial infarction only
- B 5-year cancer mortality risk
- C 10-year risk of fatal cardiovascular event in people without pre-existing CVD ✓
- D Risk of hypertension developing in the next 10 years
Correct answer: C. 10-year risk of fatal cardiovascular event in people without pre-existing CVD
Explanation
The ESC SCORE chart (and updated SCORE2) estimates the 10-year risk of a fatal cardiovascular event (coronary artery disease, stroke) in individuals without established CVD using age, sex, smoking status, systolic blood pressure, and total cholesterol. It is used to guide primary prevention decisions for statin and antihypertensive therapy.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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