AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Abstract
Heart disease risk staging was weaker at age 80 and older
The framework’s score for distinguishing heart disease death risk was 0.543 at age 80 and older, versus 0.737 at ages 65–79.The framework’s score for distinguishing heart disease death risk was 0.543 at age 80 and older, versus 0.737 at ages 65–79.
Cohort · 21,570 peopleHeart disease
Who was studied21,570 adults aged 20 and older, median 4.75 years, against adults aged 65–79
What changedAccuracy in distinguishing heart disease death risk was lower: 0.543 at age 80 and older versus 0.737 at ages 65–79
The catchThe analysis measured risk discrimination, not whether staging improved care or prevented deaths
