TABLE 3.
Points | |
---|---|
Diabetes mellitus | +2 |
Hypertension | +3 |
Male | +1 |
Has chronic heart disease | +2 |
Age 55–65 y | +2 |
Age 66–75 y | +3 |
Age >75 y | +4 |
Total score | |
≥8 | High risk, 38% chance of hospitalization |
4–7 | Intermediate risk, 26% chance of hospitalization |
≤3 | Low risk, 3.5% chance of hospitalization |