The Cardiovascular Risk Factor is a calculated ratio (typically total cholesterol divided by HDL cholesterol) that estimates the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Category: Lipid Panel
Also known as: risk factor, faktor rizika, cv risk factor, cardiovascular risk
Reference range: 0–4.5 ratio (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: ratio
High values may indicate
A high cardiovascular risk factor ratio indicates increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular events.
Low values may indicate
A low cardiovascular risk factor ratio indicates a favorable lipid profile and lower cardiovascular risk.