HEART Score Calculator
Enter five clinical parameters to compute the HEART score and classify chest pain risk as low, moderate, or high for major adverse cardiac events.
Clinical Parameters
Select the best descriptor for each domain. Each domain scores 0, 1, or 2 points.
Please select an option for every domain before calculating.
Select all five domains and press
Calculate HEART Score to see the result.
HEART Score
0
out of 10
0 — Low
4 — Moderate
7 — High
10
Score Breakdown
This tool is for educational purposes only. Clinical decisions must be made by qualified healthcare professionals following institutional protocols. HEART score alone does not establish a diagnosis.
HEART Score Reference
| Score | Risk Category | MACE at 30 days |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 | Low Risk | ~1–2% |
| 4–6 | Moderate Risk | ~12–16% |
| 7–10 | High Risk | ~50–65% |
Summary
Enter five clinical parameters to compute the HEART score and classify chest pain risk as low, moderate, or high for major adverse cardiac events.
How it works
- Select the descriptor that best matches the patient's chest pain History.
- Choose the ECG finding most consistent with the patient's tracing.
- Select the patient's Age bracket.
- Check all applicable known Risk factors (hypertension, diabetes, etc.).
- Select the Troponin result relative to the laboratory's normal limit.
- The total HEART score and risk category appear instantly.
Use cases
- Emergency department triage of undifferentiated chest pain.
- Identify low-risk patients suitable for early discharge.
- Flag high-risk patients who need urgent cardiology workup.
- Support shared decision-making conversations with patients.
- Resident and student education on ACS risk stratification.
- Quality-improvement audits of chest pain pathway adherence.
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Last updated: 2026-05-23 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu