Risk stratification in non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction: evaluating the predictive accuracy of various risk scores in an Indian population

Risk stratification is essential in managing patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). While multiple risk scores exist, their validation in developing countries like India remains limited. This study compares the predictive accuracy of the PURSUIT, HEART, TIMI, GRACE 2.0, and...

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Main Authors: Ruchi Sharma, Bhushan Shah, Sumit Verma, Vijay Pathak, Sunil Sharma, Pradeep Meena, Shekhar Kunal
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Sumit Verma
Vijay Pathak
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Pradeep Meena
Shekhar Kunal
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description Risk stratification is essential in managing patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). While multiple risk scores exist, their validation in developing countries like India remains limited. This study compares the predictive accuracy of the PURSUIT, HEART, TIMI, GRACE 2.0, and CAMI-NSTEMI scores for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), including death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, emergency percutaneous coronary intervention, and coronary artery bypass grafting, in NSTEMI patients. This was a single-center prospective observational study wherein patients diagnosed with NSTEMI were enrolled. Detailed clinical histories, including symptomatology and risk factors, were recorded. Five risk scores (TIMI, GRACE 2.0, PURSUIT, HEART, and CAMI-NSTEMI scores) were computed. Outcomes were assessed for in-hospital, 14-day, six-month, and one-year MACE. A total of 1102 patients were enrolled, with a mean age of 59.6±11.2 years. MACE occurred in 140 patients (12.7%), with 89 deaths (8.1%). Patients with MACE were older and more likely to smoke or have hypertension, diabetes, or stroke. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified angina in the last 48 hours, diabetes, smoking, cardiac arrest, and fragmented QRS on electrocardiogram as independent MACE predictors. TIMI showed the highest predictive ability for in-hospital MACE, while GRACE excelled for 14-day, 6-month, and 1-year outcomes. All risk scores effectively predicted short- and intermediate-term MACE, with GRACE performing best for longer-term predictions.
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spelling doaj-art-e01f2e0bf81540808d2434a923ed376e2025-08-20T03:31:15ZengPAGEPress PublicationsMonaldi Archives for Chest Disease1122-06432532-52642025-07-0110.4081/monaldi.2025.3386Risk stratification in non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction: evaluating the predictive accuracy of various risk scores in an Indian populationRuchi Sharma0Bhushan Shah1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8716-3448Sumit Verma2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9577-7845Vijay Pathak3Sunil Sharma4Pradeep Meena5Shekhar Kunal6https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0319-9241Department of Cardiology, Employees' State Insurance Corporation Medical College and Hospital, Faridabad, HaryanaDepartment of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya PradeshDepartment of Cardiology, Sawai Man Singh Medical College, JaipurDepartment of Cardiology, Sawai Man Singh Medical College, JaipurDepartment of Cardiology, Sawai Man Singh Medical College, JaipurDepartment of Cardiology, Sawai Man Singh Medical College, JaipurDepartment of Cardiology, Employees' State Insurance Corporation Medical College and Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana Risk stratification is essential in managing patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). While multiple risk scores exist, their validation in developing countries like India remains limited. This study compares the predictive accuracy of the PURSUIT, HEART, TIMI, GRACE 2.0, and CAMI-NSTEMI scores for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), including death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, emergency percutaneous coronary intervention, and coronary artery bypass grafting, in NSTEMI patients. This was a single-center prospective observational study wherein patients diagnosed with NSTEMI were enrolled. Detailed clinical histories, including symptomatology and risk factors, were recorded. Five risk scores (TIMI, GRACE 2.0, PURSUIT, HEART, and CAMI-NSTEMI scores) were computed. Outcomes were assessed for in-hospital, 14-day, six-month, and one-year MACE. A total of 1102 patients were enrolled, with a mean age of 59.6±11.2 years. MACE occurred in 140 patients (12.7%), with 89 deaths (8.1%). Patients with MACE were older and more likely to smoke or have hypertension, diabetes, or stroke. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified angina in the last 48 hours, diabetes, smoking, cardiac arrest, and fragmented QRS on electrocardiogram as independent MACE predictors. TIMI showed the highest predictive ability for in-hospital MACE, while GRACE excelled for 14-day, 6-month, and 1-year outcomes. All risk scores effectively predicted short- and intermediate-term MACE, with GRACE performing best for longer-term predictions. https://www.monaldi-archives.org/macd/article/view/3386Acute coronary syndromemyocardial infarctioncardiovascular riskscardiovascular mortality
spellingShingle Ruchi Sharma
Bhushan Shah
Sumit Verma
Vijay Pathak
Sunil Sharma
Pradeep Meena
Shekhar Kunal
Risk stratification in non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction: evaluating the predictive accuracy of various risk scores in an Indian population
Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
Acute coronary syndrome
myocardial infarction
cardiovascular risks
cardiovascular mortality
title Risk stratification in non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction: evaluating the predictive accuracy of various risk scores in an Indian population
title_full Risk stratification in non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction: evaluating the predictive accuracy of various risk scores in an Indian population
title_fullStr Risk stratification in non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction: evaluating the predictive accuracy of various risk scores in an Indian population
title_full_unstemmed Risk stratification in non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction: evaluating the predictive accuracy of various risk scores in an Indian population
title_short Risk stratification in non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction: evaluating the predictive accuracy of various risk scores in an Indian population
title_sort risk stratification in non st elevation myocardial infarction evaluating the predictive accuracy of various risk scores in an indian population
topic Acute coronary syndrome
myocardial infarction
cardiovascular risks
cardiovascular mortality
url https://www.monaldi-archives.org/macd/article/view/3386
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