Comparison of Cardiovascular Risk Estimation Tools in Thai Hospital Employees

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To compare cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks estimated by various estimators, we collected and analyzed the annual health checkup data of non-physician hospital employees (NPHEs) in 5 private hospitals in Thailand in 2018. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study The Thai CV Risk Score could numerically detect more persons with moderate or high cardiovascular risk than other risk calculators. Clinical recommendation for those with moderate or even low risk should be made carefully, taking into account that the patient might actually be at a higher risk level.