Use the K-CVD research model developed from Korean national health screening data to estimate a 10-year chance of atherosclerotic cardiovascular events. Enter age, blood pressure, lipids, smoking, diabetes, dipstick protein and current medicine use. The estimate alone cannot guide treatment.
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Who can use this model?
The model was derived from Korean screening participants aged 20–80 without prior ASCVD for primary prevention. Do not use it after myocardial infarction, angina, stroke or coronary revascularization. The published model uses separate male and female coefficients; when that classification does not apply or its use is unclear, avoid producing a number and discuss assessment with a clinician. It has not been established for other populations.
Inputs and laboratory units
Enter the systolic blood pressure in mmHg and total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides from your report. Select mg/dL or mmol/L for each lipid value separately. Dipstick urine protein is negative, trace or 1+ to 4+; a urine albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR) is a different test. Indicate current smoking, diabetes and blood pressure or lipid-lowering medicine use at the time of measurement.
Worked example and meaning
In the study example, a 60-year-old man who currently smokes, has no diabetes, has systolic pressure 150 mmHg, total cholesterol 200 mg/dL, HDL 40 mg/dL, triglycerides 150 mg/dL, no blood pressure or lipid-lowering medication and a negative urine dipstick has an estimated 10-year ASCVD risk of about 5.91%. The composite event includes cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction or stroke. An estimate cannot predict an individual outcome.
Limits and next steps
The Korean cohort study validated K-CVD in its data, yet the authors say treatment cutoffs and clinical implementation need further study. This tool does not mix U.S. PREVENT or PCE scores with the Korean model and does not label a result with unvalidated medication thresholds. Review measurement dates and trends, family history, kidney disease and factors outside the model with a clinician. People living in Korea who are not represented by the derivation cohort should not assume the estimate is calibrated for them.
Questions for a visit
- Which of my blood pressure, lipid, smoking, diabetes or urine protein findings should we check first?
- Does my personal or family history, kidney health or medication use call for additional assessment?
- Which local guideline informs prevention and follow-up in my situation?
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Sources and update
- Park et al., Epidemiology and Health 2023: K-CVD model, coefficients, validation and limitations
- Korean Society of Lipid and Atherosclerosis dyslipidemia guideline
Sources checked: 2026-09-30. General information, not a diagnosis or treatment order; no separate specialist review is claimed.