Differentiates normal variant ST elevation (benign early repolarization) from anterior STEMI, more sensitive than 3-variable version. Dr. Steven Smith has about 90% sensitivity and specificity.…
Bazett’s formula The formula should be used in patients with a heart rate of 60 to 100 beats per minute. In cases of tachycardia or…
Modified Sgarbossa’s Criteria for MI in Left Bundle Branch Block Concordant ST elevation > 1mm in leads with a positive QRS complex: No Yes Concordant…
Criteria to diagnose acute MI in patients with prior LBBB. Concordant ST elevation > 1mm in leads with a positive QRS complex: No Yes Concordant…
TIMI Risk Score for STEMI estimates mortality in patients with STEMI Myocardial Infarction. Age, years: <65 65-74 ≥75 Diabetes, Hypertension or Angina: No Yes Systolic…
Estimates mortality for patients with unstable angina and non-ST elevation MI. Can be used to help risk stratify patients with presumed ischemic chest pain. However,…
Tisdale Risk Score for QT Prolongation predicts risk of QT prolongation greater than 500 msec in hospitalized patients. QT interval prolongation increases the risk of…
