The SCORE tables for the year 2011 only based on total cholesterol (and other risk factors) despite recognizing the huge impact of the concentrations of HDL in cardiovascular risk estimation. Moreover, for a given concentration of total cholesterol, LDLc calculation (therapeutic target) can change greatly depending on the concentration of HDL in the time.
If you read the full text of These Guidelines you will also find Charts including HDL-cholesterol. However HDL-C is only given in steps of 0.2mmol/l.
Thank you Walter, but it is not easy to find. In the original document (full text) are not, but a reference to an "Addendum" appears. I think anyone interested in these tables stratified by discrete levels of HDL can find them at:
http://www.escardio.org/guidelines-surveys/esc-guidelines/Pages/cvd-prevention.aspx
in section 2012 Related Materials
Juan, you can find the SCORE charts with HDL-C at the ESC website: HeartScoreW. The interactive tool for predicting and managing the risk of heart attack and stroke [Internet]. European Society of Cardiology. Available at: http://www.heartscore.org/Pages/welcome.aspx
The following paper has used and cites these charts: Brotons C, et al. Rev Esp Cardiol. 2014;67(2):94–100.
Best wishes,
Emilio Ros
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