Table 1

Variables required for the Framingham cardiovascular disease risk equation

VariableCriteriaDefault value
Age*30–74†
SexMale/female†
Systolic blood pressureMost recent record prior to index date†
Total cholesterolMost recent record prior to index date6.0
HDL cholesterolMost recent record prior to index dateFemale: 1.4
Male: 1.15
SmokingYes/no
Diabetes mellitusYes/no
ECG-LVHYes/no

  • *Age at index date.

  • †Mandatory field.

  • HDL, high-density lipoprotein; LVH, left ventricular hypertrophy.