CRUSADE bleeding score
Also written as: CRUSADE — Can Rapid risk stratification of Unstable angina patients Suppress ADverse outcomes with Early implementation
Risk assessment tool for predicting major bleeding complications in patients with acute coronary syndromes.
Full Definition
The CRUSADE bleeding score is a validated risk stratification tool developed from the Can Rapid risk stratification of Unstable angina patients Suppress ADverse outcomes with Early implementation of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines registry. This scoring system predicts the likelihood of major bleeding during hospitalization for non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes. The score incorporates eight variables: baseline hematocrit, creatinine clearance, heart rate, systolic blood pressure, female gender, diabetes mellitus, prior vascular disease, and signs of heart failure. CRUSADE scores range from 1-100 with higher scores indicating increased bleeding risk. This tool helps clinicians balance the benefits of aggressive antithrombotic therapy against bleeding risks, particularly when considering invasive strategies.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize CRUSADE; include 'bleeding score' to distinguish from other CRUSADE-related terms.
In Context
- "The patient's CRUSADE bleeding score of 45 indicated moderate risk for major bleeding complications." — Risk stratification note
- "Given the high CRUSADE score, a more conservative antithrombotic approach was selected." — Cardiology consultation