PREVENT Calculator: Rewriting Cardiac Risk, Predicting Heart Attacks with Precision

• The PREVENT calculator, developed by the American Heart Association, is a new tool for predicting heart attacks with unprecedented precision.
• It integrates cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health measures, estimating risk for heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure over 10 and 30 years.
• The calculator identifies 'hidden' risks in younger adults (30+) by processing data from over six million individuals, including kidney function (eGFR) and optional social determinants of health.
• Notably 'race-free', it focuses on clinical and social variables for equitable assessments across diverse populations.
• Crucial for India, which faces a 'cardiovascular epidemic' with over 25% of deaths from heart disease, often in the 30-50 age group, the tool helps identify high-risk individuals early for preventative action.