APACHE-Cardiac Subset: Explanation and Clinical Context The APACHE-Cardiac Subset is a risk stratification tool adapted from the APACHE III scoring system, specifically designed for cardiac intensive care patients.
It incorporates variables including age, heart rate, mean arterial pressure, serum creatinine, PaO2/FiO2 ratio, and mechanical ventilation status to estimate mortality risk.
The score allows clinicians to quickly assess illness severity, guide therapeutic decisions, and benchmark outcomes in cardiac critical care settings.
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