Menopause-Associated ASCVD Risk Adjuster
: Explanation and Clinical Context This tool estimates a woman’s 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), incorporating traditional risk factors such as age, blood pressure, lipid profile, and smoking status, with an additional adjustment for age at menopause. Early menopause (before 55 years) is independently associated with increased ASCVD risk due to prolonged estrogen deficiency. The algori