Heart attack and stroke risk online calculator for Switzerland

A heart attack or stroke rarely comes out of the blue. Often, the risk develops silently over the years, which is why the associated risk factors are often referred to as "silent killers." High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, high blood sugar, or a family history of heart disease are common indicators that many underestimate. With the risk calculator, you can now easily calculate your personal risk online. Scientifically sound, reliable, and anonymous.

A heart attack rarely comes out of the blue, so you should know your risk levels

Why you should know your risk

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Switzerland. They are actually quite easily preventable, at least if you recognize the warning signs early and act promptly and consistently.

Typical signs of a heart attack:

• Pressure or tightness in the chest
• Pain radiating to the arm, shoulder, or upper abdomen
• Shortness of breath, dizziness, sudden exhaustion

Typical signs of a stroke:

• Facial paralysis, often on one side
• Paralysis or weakness in the arms or legs
• Speech and language comprehension difficulties
• Visual disturbances
• Sudden, severe headache
• Balance or coordination problems

If you recognize these signs in yourself or someone else, call emergency services immediately (144).

If you're wondering, "Am I at risk of a heart attack?", don't guess, do the math.

Using this calculator, you can determine the probability of experiencing a cardiovascular event within the next 10 years. The calculator is based on the SCORE2 and SCORE2-OP^1,2 algorithms, both of which were developed and validated using the medical histories of approximately 2 million people in Europe. It's important to know that this calculator is calibrated for the Swiss population. If you have recently moved to Switzerland from abroad, your risk may be higher.

Don't know your values?

Then it's time to find out, because without blood pressure and cholesterol levels, it's very difficult to estimate your risk.

You have two options:

a) Measurement at a pharmacy followed by risk calculation

Measuring your cholesterol levels costs between CHF 35 and CHF 69, depending on the pharmacy or laboratory (be aware: a service fee of approximately CHF 25 is often added to the seemingly low analysis costs). Blood pressure measurement is often offered free of charge.

b) As part of a PrevCheck health check-up

All in one:

• Blood pressure measurement
• Cholesterol measurement
• Long-term blood sugar measurement
• Cardiovascular risk calculation with interpretation and recommendations for action
• Diabetes risk check with interpretation and recommendations for action
• Lifestyle recommendations
• Overview of the preventive examinations recommended based on your medical history
• Consultation

Why waiting is risky

Many people suppress their fear of a heart attack until it's too late. But those who know their risk can take targeted preventative measures.

Even small changes to your diet, exercise, or blood pressure management can significantly reduce your risk.

Conclusion: Every heart attack that is prevented begins with knowledge and a test. No matter which test you choose, take the initiative today.

• Use the embedded online cardiovascular test to calculate your personal risk based on your results.

• Or start the PrevCheck now for reliable results and personalized advice at the pharmacy.

¹ SCORE2 working group and ESC Cardiovascular risk collaboration , SCORE2 risk prediction algorithms: new models to estimate 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease in Europe, European Heart Journal, Volume 42, Issue 25, 1 July 2021, Pages 2439–2454, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehab309

² SCORE2-OP working group and ESC Cardiovascular risk collaboration , SCORE2-OP risk prediction algorithms: estimating incident cardiovascular event risk in older persons in four geographical risk regions, European Heart Journal, Volume 42, Issue 25, 1 July 2021, Pages 2455–2467, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehab312