Table 3.

Rassi score

Risk factor				Points
NYHA Classes III or IV				5
Cardiomegaly (chest radiograph)				5
Segmental or global wall motion abnormality (2D echocardiogram)				3
Non-sustained ventricular tachycardia (24-h Holter)				3
Low QRS voltage (ECG)				2
Male sex				2
Total points	Total mortality (%)		Risk
	5 years	10 years
0–6	2	10	Low
7–11	18	44	Intermediate
12–20	63	84	High