PRIDE ALGORITHM APPLICATION

摘要

The present invention provides embodiments of systems and methods which combine a simple and accurate diagnostic algorithmic scoring system that integrates NT-proBNP testing and routine clinical assessment in the diagnosis or exclusion acute heart failure in patients presenting to an emergency department (ED) with acute dyspnea. Embodiments of the invention provide for detecting early stages of CHF in the absence of clinically obvious symptoms and for assessing the prognosis of patients with CHF and ACS. Embodiments of the invention also provide risk stratification of patients with ACS, heart failure and at cardiovascular risk. Embodiments of the invention further provide a prognostic algorithmic scoring system for predicting one-year mortality in patients who present dyspnea to the ED. Embodiments of the invention further provide a handheld device with input and display capabilities for mobile diagnostics.