Framingham CHD/CVD Risk Calculator

The Framingham CHD/CVD Risk Calculator is based on the Framingham index and uses existing data such as Age/Sex, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Smoking Status, Diabetes, and ECG readings to calculate a predicted risk.

The screen is split into 2 sections:

• The upper section of the screen is used to display the data that has already been collected by the calculator from the patients records. There are also some options that you can use to modify the calculation.
• The lower part of the screen can be used to view historical information, or can be used to input the relevant data. Use the drop down icon to see historical data, or use the more icon to enter a Read code.

To access the screen and record information:

1. From Consultation Manager, go to the Vision+ icon and select Calculators - Cardiovascular - Framingham CHD or CVD.
2. The Framingham screen displays:

   

   Framingham CHD

3. In the Blood pressure box, choose either the Systolic or Diastolic option to base the calculation on that value.
4. In the period box, choose either the 10 years or 5 years option to base the calculation on that time period.
5. Select the Read codeto be entered into the patients record from the Read code drop down menu (The calculated risk is added onto the Read code selected).
6. Enter the Date or choose from a calendar.
7. If you want to add a priority, select it from the Priority drop down box.
8. Click OK.