Table 1. Total cardiovascular health score and definitions of cardiovascular healtha.
| Goal/metric | Poor health | Intermediate health | Ideal health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current smoking, months | Yes | Former ≤12 | Never or quit ≥12 |
| Total cholesterol, mmol/l (mg/dl) | ≥6.21 (≥240) | 5.18-6.18 (200-239), or treated to goal | <5.18 (<200) |
| BP, mmHg | Systolic ≥140 or diastolic ≥90 | Systolic 120-139 or diastolic 80-89, or treated to goal | <120 /<80 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | ≥30 | 25.0-29.9 | <25 |
| Physical activity, MET min/weekb | <3 | 3–449 | ≥450 |
| Healthy diet score, componentsc | 0-1 | 2-3 | 4-5 |
| Fasting plasma glucose, mmol/l (mg/dl)d | ≥7.0 (≥126) | 5.6-6.9 (100-125), or treated to goal | <5.6 (<100) |
| Points for ICH score per metric | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Points for total cardiovascular health score per metric | 0 | 1 | 2 |
a
Adapted from the AHA's strategic planning task force and statistical committee 2020 guidelines1
b
Adapted for MESA: MET min/week
c
Adapted for MESA: fruits and vegetables, ≥ 1.08 l (4.5 cups)/day; fish, two or more 98 g (3.5 ounce) servings per week (non-fried); fibre-rich whole grains, three or more 28 g (1 ounce)-equivalent servings/day; sodium, <1,500 mg/day; sugar-sweetened beverages, ≤1,884 kJ (1008 g)/week
d
Fasting plasma glucose was not used in the main analysis but was considered in the sensitivity analyses.