Beyond the Pooled Cohort Equations: Challenges of ASCVD Risk Estimation in Qatar's Primary Care Population
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Qatar [1,2]. The Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) risk estimator, which implements the Pooled Cohort Equations (PCE), is widely used to guide preventive interventions but has not been formally validated for the...