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Use on individuals with a susceptibility to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
Despite being designed and validated on a large population, various studies indicate that the risk calculator markedly overestimates the 10-year risk.
Based on the paper: https://ahajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1161/01.cir.0000437741.48606.98
The ASCVD Risk Estimate is a standardized guide for predicting ASCVD risk, and it can assist with managing treatment options.