Criteria Flashcards
What risk score is used to see the RISK of CVD in next 10 years
QRISK2
(Done in unstable angina)
What estimates the risk of death or death/myocardial infarction (MI) in patients following an initial acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
The Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) score
The scores can be stratified between: In-hospital mortality and mortality/MI
HF severity criteria
NY heart association: Class 1-4 of HF severity
1. no limit on physical activity
2. slight limit on moderate activity
3. marked limit on moderate activity + gentle activity
4. Symptoms even at rest!!!
Fontaine Classification (stages 1-4)
Peripheral Arterial Disease
1. Asymptomatic
2. Intermittent claudication
a. Claudication after walking >200m
b. Claudication after walking <200m
3. Chronic limb ischemia = rest pain
4. Ischaemic ulceration or tissue loss (gangrene)
Wells score
Predicts risk of a patient presenting with symptoms having a DVT or PE. Includes risk factors + clinical findings (calf swelling)
TRUE LOVE + WITTS
Severity of flares in ulcerative colitis
MARSH histological classification
Coeliacs
CHA2DS2-VASc score
C = congestive heart failure/LV function
H = hypertension
A2 = Age > 75
D = diabetes mellitus
S2 = Stroke/TIA/thromboembolism
V = vascular disease
A = age = 65-74
S = sex (female)
Max score is 9
Verify risk of stroke in patients with A.fib
ORBIT scores
Older age = 1
Reduced haemoglobin/ Hct/ anaemia = 2
Bleeding history = 2
Insufficient kidney function = 1
Treatment with anti platelets = 1
Estimates the risk of a major bleeding for patients on anticoagulants for A.fib
Severity score of Mallory Weiss Tear
ROCKALL SCORE
- age, blood pressure, comorbidities, and endoscopic findings
- identify patients at risk of adverse outcomes following endoscopic treatment of an upper GI bleed
Alvarado score
Predict the likelihood of appendicitis. A score of >7 is predictive of acute appendicitis
5-6 warrants an USS or CT
TNM Classification
Oesophageal cancer
Gastric cancer
Colorectal polyps and cancer
Criteria for a cute liver failure
West Haven Criteria Grade 1-4
Grade 1: Altered mood, sleep issues, sleep disturbances, dyspraxia
Grade 2: Lethargy, mild confusion, ASTERIXIS (liver flap)
Grade 3: Marked confusion, incoherent, restlessness, somnolent (v. quiet)
Grade 4: Comatose
Treatment for ALD steroid consideration
Maddrey’s discriminant value = INR + serum bilirubin = 32+) + N-acetylcysteine (severe)
Alcohol dependency questionnaire
ALD
CAGE:
should you CUT down
are people Annoyed by your drinking
feel Guilty about drinking
you drink in morning (Eye opening)
2 < dependant
AUDIT: 1st line = 10 questions = alcohol use disorder ID test