CRUSADE score
Also written as: CRUSADE — Can Rapid risk stratification of Unstable angina patients Suppress ADverse outcomes with Early implementation
A risk stratification tool for predicting major bleeding in acute coronary syndrome patients.
Full Definition
The CRUSADE (Can Rapid risk stratification of Unstable angina patients Suppress ADverse outcomes with Early implementation of the ACC/AHA guidelines) score is a validated bleeding risk calculator used in acute coronary syndrome management. It incorporates eight baseline characteristics including hematocrit, creatinine clearance, heart rate, sex, signs of congestive heart failure, prior vascular disease, diabetes, and systolic blood pressure. Higher scores indicate increased bleeding risk and may influence antithrombotic therapy decisions.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize CRUSADE as it is an acronym. Include the word 'score' when referring to the calculation.
In Context
- "The patient's CRUSADE score of 45 indicated high bleeding risk, prompting consideration of reduced-dose anticoagulation." — Clinical assessment
- "CRUSADE score validation studies included over 89,000 acute coronary syndrome patients." — Research methodology