HellenicSCORE II+

About HellenicSCORE II+

Although in the last decade, both worldwide and in Greece, a decrease in deaths from cardiovascular disease has been observed, the number of people suffering from it continues to increase, with the result that this chronic condition is the main cause of death and disability worldwide. It is noteworthy that a large percentage of cardiovascular events occur in people without documented risk factors, thus highlighting the need for an overall assessment of cardiovascular risk. Therefore, in order to better detect people who are exposed to cardiovascular risk, risk calculation tools were developed.

In order to better detect people at risk of cardiovascular diseases, but also to improve the interventions required at the individual level, several cardiovascular risk calculation models have been created, which have been adopted by various cardiology scientific societies as an important tool of primary prevention. The beginning was made by the Framingham study in the 1990s. In the early 2000s the European Society of Cardiology created the SCORE for the European population. Based on this model, HellenicSCORE was created in 2007 and later HellenicSCORE II, which estimates the cardiovascular risk in the Greek population.

HellenicSCORE II+ is an updated model that calculates the 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease or fatal cardiovascular event in the Greek adult population. It is based on the data: smoking, systolic blood pressure, total and HDL-cholesterol levels and stratified by age, gender, history of diabetes mellitus, and lipoprotein α Lp(a) levels. Recent evidence shows that Lp(a) levels have a strong association with cardiovascular risk and is possibly associated with 1 in 3 cardiovascular diseases worldwide (EAS CONSENSUS 2022). This tool is based on the principles of the European ESC SCORE2. Data from the ATTICA cohort study (2002-2022) were used to calibrate the tool.


Disclaimer

Caution: Please read carefully before using the HellenicSCORE© II+ calculation tool (the "Tool").

The Tool is provided for informational purposes only. The Tool is published with the intention of being useful, but without warranty, implied or expressed, of fitness for purpose. The Tool should not be considered to provide a definitive diagnosis or recommendation for any particular course of action or treatment. The information generated by the Tool is not a substitute for professional medical advice or care provided by a qualified physician or other healthcare professional. Always check with your doctor if you have any health concerns, any condition or treatment. Never disregard or delay in seeking professional medical advice because of information generated by the Tool or any information in this application.

Use of the Tool, the results produced by the Tool and the information contained in and linked to this application is at your own risk. Despite the professionalism shown by the authors and developers in creating the Tool, errors and omissions are possible. With this in mind, we accept absolutely no liability to any party.