SYNTAX score
Also written as: SYNTAX — Synergy Between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery
Angiographic scoring system used to grade complexity of coronary artery disease and guide treatment decisions.
Full Definition
The SYNTAX (Synergy Between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery) score is a comprehensive angiographic scoring system that quantifies the complexity and extent of coronary artery disease. The score considers lesion location, functional impact, and morphological characteristics to produce a numerical value that helps determine whether patients are better candidates for percutaneous coronary intervention or surgical revascularization. Higher scores indicate more complex disease requiring surgical consideration.
Usage
Usage note: Capitalize SYNTAX when referring to the specific scoring system.
In Context
- "The heart team calculated a SYNTAX score of 35, favoring surgical revascularization over PCI." — Multidisciplinary team meeting notes
- "Low SYNTAX score patients may be suitable candidates for percutaneous intervention." — Clinical guideline