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DANISH Score Calculator (ICD Benefit in Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)

  • Age (years)
  • NYHA Class
  • NT-proBNP (pg/mL)
  • DANISH Score: Explanation and Clinical Context
     The DANISH score is a clinical tool developed to assess the benefit of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) implantation in patients with non-ischemic systolic heart failure. It incorporates three key parameters: age, New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class, and NT-proBNP levels. These factors are combined to stratify patients into low, moderate, or high risk for sudden cardiac death, guiding clinicians in decision-making regarding ICD therapy.

    Reference:
    Yafasova A, Butt JH, Elming MB, et al. Long-term follow-up of the Danish Study to Assess the Efficacy of ICDs in Patients with Non-ischemic Systolic Heart Failure on Mortality (DANISH). Circulation. 2022;145(6):427–436. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.121.056072

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