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American University of Beirut (AUB)-HAS2 Cardiovascular Risk Index

CardiologyBeta toolThis tool is in beta. It has undergone internal validation but still requires additional testing. Always confirm the data entered and the results obtained before clinical use. It should not be used as the sole basis for clinical decisions.

Age in completed years; age 75 or older adds 1 point.

years

Hemoglobin below 12 g/dL adds 1 point.

g/dL
History of heart diseaseUse the published clinical label; do not assume a diagnosis when history is unknown.
Symptoms of heart disease (angina or dyspnea)Record the published symptom item; the study does not define timing or severity more narrowly.
Vascular surgery
Emergency surgery

Clinical noticeEducational perioperative risk support only. Interpret AUB-HAS2 within a full assessment rather than as a standalone management directive.

Context and use

Score = history (0/1) + symptoms (0/1) + age ≥75 (0/1) + hemoglobin <12 g/dL (0/1) + vascular surgery (0/1) + emergency surgery (0/1).

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