Table 2

Framingham Disease Risk Score and HAPPY Hearts protocol comparison

Framingham disease risk scoreHAPPY hearts protocol
SexResting systolic blood pressure
AgeSystolic blood pressure response to exercise
Systolic blood pressureLarge artery elasticity
Treatment for hypertensionSmall artery elasticity
Smoking status6 min walking test
Presence of diabetesFried frailty score
High-density lipoproteinCANHEART Health Index
Total cholesterolAdditional questionnaires
Classification (10-year risk %)Classification (score out of 8)
Low risk (<10%)Normal risk (0–2)
Intermediate risk (≥10% and <20%)Moderate to high (abnormal) risk (3–8)
High risk (≥20%)
  • CANHEART, Cardiovascular Health in Ambulatory Care Research Team; HAPPY, Heart Attack Prevention Program for You.