What does the Reynolds risk calculator measure?
The Reynolds risk calculator measures your risk of having a heart attack or stroke, dying of heart disease, or needing heart procedure such as bypass surgery or angioplasty, within the next 10 years. The risk levels are: Low risk = less than 5% chance Low to Moderate Risk = 5% to 10% chance Moderate to High Risk = 10% to 20% chance High risk = 20% or higher chance Who can use the Reynolds risk calculator? Like the Framingham risk calculator, the Reynolds risk calculator does not work for women who already have heart disease, have had a heart attack or stroke, or have diabetes, because these women are automatically considered at high risk for future heart problems. In order to calculate your Reynolds risk, you will need to know your standard blood pressure and cholesterol numbers. If you don’t know your numbers, make an appointment with a healthcare provider as soon as possible to get them. You will also need to have a CRP test, a simple blood test that is not routine, but usually used
