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Heart Disease Risk Assessment
Please fill in your comprehensive health information for accurate prediction
Need Help Understanding These terms?
Quick Reference:
- BMI: Body Mass Index - weight to height ratio
- HDL/LDL: Good and bad cholesterol types
- CRP: C-reactive protein - inflammation marker
- Homocysteine: Amino acid linked to heart disease
Tips for Accurate Results:
- • Use recent medical test results
- • Consult your doctor for unclear values
- • Be honest with all information
- • Keep your medical records handy
Comprehensive Data Dictionary
About This Dictionary: This comprehensive guide explains each variable used in our heart disease prediction model. Use this reference to better understand what each field means and how to provide accurate information.
Variable | Description | Type | Values / Range | Notes |
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Age | Age of the patient. | Numeric Discrete |
18 - 80 years |
Current age in completed years |
Gender | Biological sex of the patient. | Categorical Nominal |
Male , Female |
Biological gender classification |
Blood Pressure | Systolic blood pressure reading. | Numeric Continuous |
~120 - 180 mmHg |
Key indicator of hypertension. Normal: <120, Elevated: 120-129, High: ≥130 |
Cholesterol Level | Total serum cholesterol level. | Numeric Continuous |
~150 - 300 mg/dL |
Desirable: <200, Borderline: 200-239, High: ≥240 |
Exercise Habits | Self-reported level of physical activity. | Categorical Ordinal |
Low , Medium , High |
Weekly frequency and intensity of physical exercise |
Smoking | Current smoking status. | Binary | Yes , No |
Current tobacco smoking habit |
Family Heart Disease | Family history of heart disease. | Binary | Yes , No |
Genetic predisposition indicator |
Diabetes | Diagnosed diabetes status. | Binary | Yes , No |
Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes diagnosis |
BMI | Body Mass Index. | Numeric Continuous |
~18 - 40 kg/m² |
Calculated from weight and height. Underweight: <18.5, Normal: 18.5-24.9, Overweight: 25-29.9, Obese: ≥30 |
High Blood Pressure | Diagnosis of hypertension. | Binary | Yes , No |
May be correlated with the Blood Pressure reading. Diagnosed hypertension history |
Low HDL Cholesterol | Indicator of low High-Density Lipoprotein ("good" cholesterol). | Binary | Yes , No |
HDL <40 mg/dL (men) or <50 mg/dL (women) |
High LDL Cholesterol | Indicator of high Low-Density Lipoprotein ("bad" cholesterol). | Binary | Yes , No |
LDL ≥160 mg/dL indicates high risk |
Alcohol Consumption | Self-reported level of alcohol intake. | Categorical Ordinal |
None , Low , Medium , High |
Weekly alcohol consumption frequency |
Stress Level | Self-reported level of stress. | Categorical Ordinal |
Low , Medium , High |
Psychological stress assessment scale |
Sleep Hours | Self-reported average hours of sleep per night. | Numeric Continuous |
~4 - 10 hours |
Recommended: 7-9 hours for adults |
Sugar Consumption | Self-reported level of dietary sugar intake. | Categorical Ordinal |
Low , Medium , High |
Daily added sugar consumption level |
Triglyceride Level | Level of triglycerides in the blood. | Numeric Continuous |
~100 - 400 mg/dL |
A type of fat (lipid) found in your blood. Normal: <150, Borderline: 150-199, High: ≥200 |
Fasting Blood Sugar | Level of glucose in the blood after fasting. | Numeric Continuous |
~80 - 160 mg/dL |
Key indicator for diabetes and prediabetes. Normal: <100, Prediabetic: 100-125, Diabetic: ≥126 |
CRP Level | C-Reactive Protein level, a marker of inflammation. | Numeric Continuous |
~0 - 15 mg/L |
Higher levels indicate inflammation. Low risk: <1.0, Average: 1.0-3.0, High: >3.0 |
Homocysteine Level | Level of homocysteine, an amino acid. | Numeric Continuous |
~5 - 20 µmol/L |
High levels are a risk factor for heart disease. Normal: 5-15, Moderate: 15-30, High: >30 |
Heart Disease Status | Target variable. Presence of heart disease. | Binary Target | No , Yes |
Note: This is what our model predicts based on your input values |
Understanding Risk Factors
Major Risk Factors:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Family history
Modifiable Factors:
- Exercise habits
- Diet (sugar consumption)
- Sleep patterns
- Stress management
- Alcohol consumption
Lab Values Reference
Normal Ranges:
Total Cholesterol: | <200 mg/dL |
LDL (Bad): | <100 mg/dL |
HDL (Good): | >40 mg/dL (M), >50 mg/dL (F) |
Triglycerides: | <150 mg/dL |
Fasting Glucose: | <100 mg/dL |
Blood Pressure: | <120/80 mmHg |
CRP: | <3.0 mg/L |
Homocysteine: | 5-15 µmol/L |
Important Disclaimer:
This prediction tool is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment of heart-related conditions. The accuracy of predictions depends on the quality and completeness of the information provided.