Risk prediction models for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A systematic assessment with particular reference to Qatar.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a common disease in the State of Qatar and results in considerable morbidity, impairment of quality of life and mortality. The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Pooled Cohort Equations (PCE) is currently used in Qatar to identify those at high risk of ASCVD. However, it is unclear if this is the optimal ASCVD risk prediction model for use in Qatar's ethnically diverse population.

Aims

This systematic review aimed to identify, assess the methodological quality of and compare the properties of established ASCVD risk prediction models for the Qatari population.

Methods

Two reviewers performed head-to-head comparisons of established ASCVD risk calculators systematically. Studies were inde

SUBMITTER: Sheikh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8475266 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature