08-10-2009, 11:13 AM
Any body know how to interpret the TIMA score?
You know, this thing:
Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction
Uses 7 criteria to help guide management of UA, since 15% of UA will progress to MI.
¢ Age > 65
¢ Positive cardiac enzymes
¢ > 2 episodes of chest pain in 24 hours
¢ Current use of ASA
¢ > 3 cardiac RF
¢ ST segment deviation
¢ Prior coronary stenosis > 50%
Each get a point, and I assume if the patient has enough points, send them to cath. But anyone out there know the numbers?
You know, this thing:
Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction
Uses 7 criteria to help guide management of UA, since 15% of UA will progress to MI.
¢ Age > 65
¢ Positive cardiac enzymes
¢ > 2 episodes of chest pain in 24 hours
¢ Current use of ASA
¢ > 3 cardiac RF
¢ ST segment deviation
¢ Prior coronary stenosis > 50%
Each get a point, and I assume if the patient has enough points, send them to cath. But anyone out there know the numbers?