PROCAM
Prospective Cardiovascular Munster (PROCAM) score
#8
coverage rank
Germany200210-yearAcute coronary events (MI, coronary death)8 inputs
Middle-aged men 35-65 (PROCAM cohort; later female/quick versions)
8
atlas factors covered
8
strongly-evidenced (A/B)
6
of 15 categories
Strengths
- Uses full lipid panel including LDL and triglycerides (most scores omit TG)
- Includes family history of premature MI; well validated for coronary events
Weaknesses
- Derived in middle-aged German men; original model not applicable to women or other populations without recalibration
- Predicts coronary events only (not stroke/global CVD)
- No renal, ethnicity, deprivation, imaging, or inflammatory inputs
Input variables (8)
| Input | Maps to atlas factor | Category | Grade | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Age | Demographic & Social | A | |
| LDL cholesterol | LDL cholesterol | Lipids & Lipoproteins | A | |
| HDL cholesterol | HDL cholesterol | Lipids & Lipoproteins | A | |
| Triglycerides | Triglycerides | Lipids & Lipoproteins | A | |
| Systolic blood pressure | Systolic blood pressure | Blood Pressure & Hemodynamics | A | |
| Current smoking | Cigarette smoking | Lifestyle & Behavioral | A | |
| Diabetes mellitus | Type 2 diabetes mellitus | Glycemic & Metabolic | A | |
| Family history of premature MI | Family history of premature coronary heart disease | Genetic & Family History | B |
References
- Simple scoring scheme for calculating the risk of acute coronary events (PROCAM) — Circulation 2002 · PMID 11804985