What is the Seattle heart failure model?

The Seattle Heart Failure Model (SHFM) is a calculator used to predict survival at baseline and after interventions for patients with heart failure.

Seattle Heart Failure Model Calculator

Age:

Sex: Male Female

NYHA Class: I II III IV

Systolic Blood Pressure:

Serum Sodium:

Serum Creatinine:

Ejection Fraction:

Beta Blocker: Yes No

ACE Inhibitor: Yes No

Diuretic: Yes No

Digoxin: Yes No

The SHFM score ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating a worse prognosis. 

The SHFM can also be used to predict improvement in survival with various therapies by adding the therapy and recalculating the anticipated survival.