Know Your Heart Risk

Understand your QRISK3 score and what you can do to protect your heart

By Dr Krishnan Pasupathi, NHS GP

What is QRISK3?

QRISK3 estimates your chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years. It's used by GPs across the NHS to help decide whether treatment might benefit you.

Your 10-year risk score

Your percentage chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years

<10%
Lower risk
10-20%
Moderate
>20%
Higher risk

Feeling worried about your results? That's completely normal. This guide will help you understand what your numbers mean and what you can do about them.

80%
of heart disease is preventable

Small changes, sustained over time, make a big difference. Knowing your risk is the first step.

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