Table 3.
Score | EGD findings1 | Time2 | Haemodynamics | Comorbidities |
0 | Ulcer without SHR, non-bleeding MW tear | > 48 h | Stable | ≤ 1 |
Erosive disease, normal EGD | ||||
1 | Ulcer with flat spot or clot, erosive disease with SHR, angiodysplasia | < 48 h | Intermediate | 2 |
2 | Ulcer with non- bleeding visible vessel or SHR | In hospital | Unstable | 3 |
3 | ≥ 4 | |||
4 | Persistent haemorrhage, varices | |||
UGI cancer |
Score for endoscopic findings was reduced by 1 point if effective endoscopic therapy was applied (not applicable to varices or cancer);
Time from onset of symptoms to hospitalization; SHR: Stigmata of recent haemorrhage; MW: Mallory-Weiss tear; EGD: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; UGI: Upper gastrointestinal.