PROVE-HF Surgical Score Calculator

PROVE-HF Surgical Score: Explanation and Clinical Context The PROVE-HF Surgical Score is a prognostic tool designed to predict postoperative mortality in patients with chronic heart failure undergoing major non-cardiac surgery. This score incorporates four clinical parameters: estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), hemoglobin levels, and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) concentrations. The score is calculated using the formula: Score = (eGFR – LVEF – Hemoglobin) / BNP Based on the calculated score, patients are stratified into three risk categories: High Risk: Score < 22.51 Intermediate Risk: Score between 22.52 and 68.10 Low Risk: Score > 68.10 This tool assists clinicians in identifying patients at higher risk for postoperative complications, enabling more informed decision-making and tailored perioperative management.