Abstract
Considerable variability in survival rate after an acute myocardial infarction exists and accurate risk stratifi cation is of signifi cant importance. The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association has recommended early risk stratifi cation using several clinical risk scoring instruments to identify high risk patients. The aim of this paper is to identify secondary cardiovascular risk scoring instruments that could be utilized at the time of intervention for acute coronary syndromes and compare their psychometric properties as they were developed. A search using Medline, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and the Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection databases identified studies published between January 1990 and January 2010 used to measure risk after intervention for acute coronary syndrome. Four validated secondary risk prediction scoring instruments were identifi ed for comparison. Secondary risk prediction scoring instruments for the acute coronary syndrome patient population are evidence based, valid and reliable. Use of the instruments by cardiac focused clinicians will aid in the determination of treatment strategies, and estimation of short and long term events and mortality.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2-12 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Contemporary Nurse |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |