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GRACE score
Pronunciation: GRACE
Also written as: GRACE — Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events
Risk stratification tool for predicting mortality in patients with acute coronary syndromes.
Full Definition
The Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events risk score is a validated clinical prediction tool used to estimate the risk of death and major adverse cardiac events in patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes. The GRACE score incorporates multiple variables including age, heart rate, systolic blood pressure, creatinine, cardiac biomarkers, and clinical presentation factors to provide both in-hospital and long-term risk estimates.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize GRACE and specify the numerical score when documenting.
In Context
- "The patient's GRACE score of 154 indicated high risk for adverse cardiovascular events." — Risk assessment documentation
- "Based on the GRACE score, the patient was triaged for urgent invasive management." — Treatment planning note
Don't confuse with
TIMI risk score
CRUSADE score
PURSUIT score