4.1.3. Risk Stratification

Risk stratification should be applied to establish the risk of future cardiac events and the patient's chances of survival. Most centers follow the risk stratification formula developed by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation exhibited in Table 23 [1].

**Table 23.** Risk stratification formula developed by the AACVPR.



**Table 23.** *Cont*.

Abbreviations: AACVPR—American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation; LVEF—left ventricular ejection fraction; METS—multiples of resting metabolic equivalent. Source: Adapted from [1].

An alternative risk stratification approach has been recommended [9].

High risk:

