Framingham Risk Score and Coronary Artery Calcium Score: How Good they Relate

Authors

  • Johanes Nugroho
  • Revi Adheriyani
  • Ardyan Wardhana
  • Makhyan Jibril Al Farabi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i3.18284

Keywords:

Framingham Risk Score; coronary calcium score; computed tomography; coronary atherosclerosis; coronary arterial disease.

Abstract

Background and Aims: Screening patients for coronary arterial disease can be through risk stratification using the
Framingham Risk Score (FRS). Direct visualization of subclinical atherosclerotic lesions through coronary artery
calcium scores (CACS) can be an additional strategy. Therefore, we want to know the relationship between FRS
and CACS in asymptomatic individuals.
Method: A cross-sectional study involving 110 asymptomatic participants who undergoing health screening was
conducted in the National Hospital, Surabaya from November 2015 until January 2016. Risk stratification was
evaluated using Hard Coronary Heart Disease (10-year risk) outcomes model score and the Agatston–Janowitz’s
coronary calcium score.
Results: A significant positive correlation was observed between CACS and FRS (Spearman’s correlation coefficient
r=0.51, P<0.0001). Age and systolic blood pressure were also positively correlated with CACS. Total cholesterol
was the only parameter that showed a negative correlation with CACS. No difference in CACS value was shown
in gender and smoking status.
Conclusion: There was a strong correlation between FRS and CACS in asymptomatic individuals.

Author Biographies

  • Johanes Nugroho

    Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga, Dr.Soetomo
    GeneralHospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

  • Revi Adheriyani

    Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia

  • Ardyan Wardhana

    Dr.Wahidin SudiroHusodo General Hospital, Mojokerto, Indonesia

  • Makhyan Jibril Al Farabi

    Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Surabaya,Indonesia

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Published

2022-07-04

How to Cite

Framingham Risk Score and Coronary Artery Calcium Score: How Good they Relate. (2022). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 16(3), 214-217. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i3.18284