Cardiology

GWTG-HF Risk Score for In-Hospital Mortality

Predicts in-hospital mortality for acute heart failure using admission variables.

Score interpretation

Low Risk 0–33

GWTG-HF ≤33: <1% predicted in-hospital mortality.

→ Standard HF management. Consider early discharge planning.

Intermediate Risk 34–40

GWTG-HF 34–40: 1–5% predicted in-hospital mortality.

→ Close monitoring. Cardiology input recommended.

High Risk 41–50

GWTG-HF 41–50: 5–15% predicted in-hospital mortality.

→ High-dependency monitoring. Early specialist review. Consider ICU.

Very High Risk 51–100

GWTG-HF >50: >15% predicted in-hospital mortality.

→ ICU-level care. Palliative care input if appropriate. Advanced HF therapies consideration.

Interpretation bands for the GWTG-HF. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.

Peterson PN et al. A validated risk score for in-hospital mortality in patients with heart failure from the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines program. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2010;3(1):25-32.

Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

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