Eric,
As far as I know, the Joint British recommendations is based on
the second Framingham equation.
When you look at other papers re Framingham, you discover that
the equation is based on data from 2 studies - the Framingham
heart study and the offspring study. These employed different
definitions for diabetes and we now use a third definition!
I have not come across the exact definition of LVH used but I have
come across a web site that has details about what it says are the
criteria. I will see if I can track this down.
Personally, if I am going to calculate the risk, I prefer the computer
programme.
Pat
Most people now use the Joint Societies risk table to assess CHD risk. I have been asked by one of my colleagues what the risk
equation used in the Joint Societies chart is. When you go back to the original reference from the Framingham study,
parameters such as LVH on an ECG and plasma glucose level are used. Thus the Joint Societies chart must make assumptions
in this regard.
Does anyone know what these assumptions are and what the final equation used is?
Eric
Dr. Eric S. Kilpatrick
Consultant in Chemical Pathology
Hull Royal Infirmary
Anlaby Rd
Hull HU3 2JZ
Tel: 01482-607708
Fax: 01482-607725
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Dr. Pat Twomey,
Department of Clinical Biochemistry,
Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh EH3 9YW.
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