ARIC Stroke Risk Calculator 

This risk assessment tool uses information from
the ARIC study.  This tool is designed for adults
who have not had a stroke, to predict a person's
chance of having a stroke in the next 10 years.
To find your risk score enter your information
in the calculator below then click the
Calculate button.

Gender

Female

Male

Race

Black

White

Are you a cigarette smoker?

Yes

No

Age

Systolic Blood Pressure mm/Hg

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH)?

Yes

No

Had Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)?

Yes

No

Are you currently taking any medication
to treat high blood pressure?

Yes

No

Do you have Diabetes?

Yes

No 




This means that on average 0 of 100 people with this
level of risk have a stroke in the next 10 years. Your
risk of stroke over your lifetime is influenced by your
risk factors and by how well these are controlled.


To see how your risk compares to the average risk in the ARIC
population among persons of your age and gender, click on the
heart-shaped button below.


Optimal levels of risk are associated with being a non-smoker,
having systolic blood pressure less than 120 mmHg and not
needing treatment for high blood pressure.  You can find
useful information about healthy lifestyles, risk factors
for stroke and heart attack at: http://www.americanheart.org


This risk assessment tool is not intended as medical advice or to
suggest treatment. The ARIC study investigators recommend that you
consult with your physician or other healthcare professional for
advice.

For details see:

Chambless LE, Heiss G, Shahar E, Earp MJ, Toole J. Ischemic Stroke
Risk Prediction in The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC)
Study. American Journal of Epidemiology. 2004 August; 106(3): 259-69.
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