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Eagle score

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Eagle score is a five-point scoring system, used mainly for vascular patients, and allows for an accurate estimate of a patient's risk of dying during heart surgery.

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Main risk factors

  • Age > 70
  • Angina
  • Myocardial infarction (history or Q waves)
  • Congestive cardiac failure
  • Diabetes
  • Estimated mortality

    0 factor: 3% 1-2 factors: 8% 3 factors: 18%

    References

    Eagle score Wikipedia