A Prognostic Index to Predict Long-Term Mortality in Patients with Mild to Moderate Chronic Heart Failure Stabilised on Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

Abstract

Our prognostic index which uses eight non-invasive measurements and a straightforward additive points system, has good discrimination and stratifies outpatients with chronic heart failure into high and low risk. This index may be useful in clinical care and risk stratification.