Each Internet user will be able to calculate the age of his arteries and compare it with his own age. Based on the mathematical equation known as “from Agostino et Al.”, This test requires six data to be completed: age, total cholesterol level, and HDL cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, specifying whether it is measured under treatment or not, smoker or non-smoker, and diabetic or not.
From this data, the Internet user will have an idea of the probability that he has to develop a cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years.
In addition to this test, the CFLHTA publishes a booklet entitled “Hypertensive, do you know the age of your arteries?” which especially helps to understand how arteries work and how to protect them.
According to the FLASH study conducted by TNS Healthcare Sofres for CFLHTA and published last June, France has 11 million hypertensive patients treated and nearly 4 million not screened.
Source: www.comitehta.org
