AEPEI Score (Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis Outcome) Calculator
- AEPEI Score: Explanation and Clinical Context
The AEPEI Score is a clinical tool designed to assess the risk of adverse outcomes in patients with prosthetic valve endocarditis. It incorporates three key variables: age, prosthetic valve type, and the presence of extra-cardiac events. A higher score indicates an increased risk of mortality and complications, aiding clinicians in making informed decisions regarding patient management.
Reference:
Gatti G, Perrotti A, Obadia JF, Duval X, Iung B, Alla F, Chirouze C, Selton-Suty C, Hoen B, Sinagra G, et al. Simple scoring system to predict in-hospital mortality after surgery for infective endocarditis. J Am Heart Assoc. 2017;6(7). doi:10.1161/JAHA.116.004806
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