Calculation of cardiac risk
The cardiac risk of the individual patient can be calculated on the
basis of prospective studies. This helps the doctor to set up and
assess the patient’s risk profile.
With Reflotron Plus the individual cardiac risk can be calculated
according to either the “PROCAM” study or the “FRAMINGHAM”
study.
Reflotron Plus has been preset by the manufacturer to “PROCAM”.
This setting can be altered to “FRAMINGHAM”. R see “Basic instru-
ment settings” in Section 6.
These calculations can of course not replace the doctor’s decision!
Calculation of cardiac risk according to “PROCAM”
In the “PROCAM” study* (Prospective Cardiovascular Münster
Study), the incidence of myocardial infarction in relation to defined
risk factors was ascertained in 40- to 65-year-old men. Strictly
speaking, therefore, the calculation can only be used with male
patients.
In the sense of an extended interpretation of the “PROCAM” data, it
is also permissible to use this cardiac risk calculator for women after
the menopause.
Press F2
Reflotron Plus displays the first parameter to be entered. Depending
on the setting, “mmol/l” might be displayed instead of “mg/dl”.
Now the corresponding value must be entered. Certain limits have to
be observed.
3.5
Explanation
Calling up the function
CA R D I A C R I S K
CH O L mg / d l ?
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