Table 4 Comparison of variables for QRISK®2 risk calculator and WHO/ISH risk charts

Fixed Risk Factors

Age

X

X

Gender

X

X

Ethnicity

X

–

Relevant family history

X

–

Modifiable Risk Factors

Smoking status

X

X

Systolic blood pressure

X

X

HDL Cholesterol level

X

–

Total Cholesterol Level

X

X

Body mass index

X

–

Deprivation score

X

–

Ongoing clinical Conditions

Ongoing Diabetes

X

X

Ongoing hypertensive medication

X

–

Ongoing Rheumatoid arthritis

X

–

Ongoing chronic kidney disease

X

–

Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

X

–