A "normal" HEART score, indicating low risk for major adverse cardiac events, is considered to be between 0-3.
The HEART score is a risk stratification tool used in emergency departments to assess patients with chest pain and to determine the likelihood of major adverse cardiac events (MACE). It incorporates five components:
- History
- ECG findings
- Age
- Risk factors
- Troponin
Based on the Total HEART Score, patients are placed into different risk categories, with corresponding management strategies. According to the article, a score of 0-3 indicates low risk and makes the patient a potential candidate for early discharge.
| Total HEART Score | Risk Category | Recommended Management Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| 0-3 | Low Risk | Potential candidate for early discharge |
| 4-6 | Moderate Risk | Potential candidate for observation & further evaluation |
| 7-10 | High Risk | Candidate for urgent or emergent intervention |
