iOS Apps
Free iOS Apps:
- EuroScore II: EuroSCORE stands for European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation. It identifies a number of risk factors which help to predict mortality from cardiac surgery. The original EuroSCORE calculator was published in 1999, derived from an international database of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The EuroSCORE II calculator was released for use on October 3, 2011 at the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery meeting in Lisbon. The original calculator is used worldwide for both the measurement of risk and as a benchmark for the assessment of quality of cardiac surgical services. There are more than 1300 formal citations of the EuroSCORE in the medical literature. The previous additive and logistic EuroSCORE versions are now inappropriately calibrated but have remained powerfully discriminatory. Nevertheless, there is evidence that discrimination may be improved further by refining and modifying some of the risk factors, such as renal dysfunction. Therefore, the new EuroSCORE II calculator was developed to optimize its useful application in contemporary practice. The EuroSCORE II calculator is to be used as an educational tool only, and it should not be viewed as a substitute for the opinion of expert Cardiac Surgeons and Cardiologists. Clinical judgement must be used whenever rare risk factors are present. The risk model provides a set standard, and units and surgeons will perform at, above or below the standard. Best practice in quoting risk to patients is to adjust the risk calculated by EuroSCORE II to the results achieved by the unit in question. The application is meant to be used as a tool to guide discussions with patients, families, and healthcare providers regarding the potential outcomes after open heart surgery. Free Download
- Calculate QxMD: Point-of-care tool in the areas of cardiology, internal medicine, nephrology, general practice, hematology, gastroenterology, emergency medicine, oncology, orthopedics, respirology, neurology, neurosurgery, general surgery and obstetrics. Free Download
- CTSNet iPad App: CTSNet, Inc., is the online professional community of international cardiothoracic surgeons. The mission of CTSNet is to advance education and collaboration in the global cardiothoracic surgical community through internet and mobile application resources. The information included in this software is for educational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or explanations of treatment options. The user should always consult his or her healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own medical needs. Additionally, CTSNet provides links to other internet resources and can not be responsible for the content of those resources. Free Download
- CTSNet Wiki Notes: CTSNet Wiki Notes is now available as an application for the iPhone. It is available free of charge on the Apple iTunes store and can be immediately accessed from iTunes Stores. iPhone CTSNet Wiki Notes, provides a resource for fundamental essential facts for board review and sources for additional information. The iPhone Wiki Notes are not editable.
- CVSurgery Risk iPhone App: The CV Surgery Risk Calculator. Cardiac surgery has inherent risks. This application is designed to estimate the risk of morbidity and mortality following the most common types of open heart surgery. This includes coronary bypass surgery, aortic and mitral valve surgery, and combined valve-bypass surgery. This calculator calculates risk based on the results of large numbers of patients, but is not a substitute for the opinion of expert Cardiac Surgeons and Cardiologists. The application should be used as a tool to guide discussions with patients, families, and health care providers regarding the potential outcomes after open heart surgery. Edward Bender, MD, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Saint Francis Medical Center, Missouri and ARMUS Corporation, in the field of clinical data collection, analysis, and reporting for cardiac surgery and cardiology presents this app on iTunes. Free Download
- CTCaseLog: (Free Download) This i-app was designed for the practicing Cardiothoracic surgeon to keep a record of operations that he or she has performed. The app closely mirrors the case log available on the American Board of Thoracic Surgery website, including adult cardiac cases, congenital cardiac cases, general thoracic cases, and vascular cases. There are enhanced and expanded lists of pediatric cardiac diagnoses and procedures, along with more detailed vascular surgical procedures. CT Case Log enhances the capabilities of case logging by adding the ability to add photographs to the saved case log. These photos can be obtained from the user’s camera roll or photos can be taken using the device’s camera directly. Please note that all cases are stored in a fashion to protect the identity of the patient, and the user should be cautious to prevent breaking patient confidentiality rules by including private or identifying information in photographs. Available on iTunes Store and free to download.
Paid iOS Apps
- The Heart Chart: The "Heart Chart" app allows the user to graphically and textually document the open heart surgery case that he or she has performed, including bypass grafts, valves, and most other types of open heart surgery. Text can be edited prior to saving in order to insure accuracy. Heart Chart documents include a time stamp as the case identifier, but even that can be edited in case the user wants a more descriptive title, being cognizant of patient privacy issues. That document can be saved on the device or uploaded to your Dropbox account, it can be printed and can be emailed to your referring physicians, colleagues, or even patients. The charts are viewable on any device that can display a pdf file. (Available on Indian iTunes Store Rs 55.00) Paid Download "Heart Chart".
- MedCalc: MedCalc is a native iPhone application that provides a comprehensive list of medical formulas from “A-a O2 Gradient” to “Wells Score for Pulmonary Embolus.” There are close to 150 formulas, scores, and classifications easily accessible without the need for an internet connection. The app is available in four languages (English, French, German, and Spanish), with support for both US and SI units easily switchable from the keypad. The user can amass a set of “Favorites” for rapid access to often used formulas, and equations can be searched by name or keyword. Items of particular interest to the Cardiothoracic surgeon include the Gorlin equation for valve area, CHADS2 Score for risk of stroke with atrial fibrillation, EuroSCORE risk calculator, and various formulas for pulmonary function. New items are occasionally added, and the authors are willing to include suggestions from users. MedCalc has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 1600 users of the current version. (Available on Indian iTunes Store Rs. 110.00) Paid Download "MedCalc"
Android Apps
Free Android Apps
- Cardiac Risk Calculator: (Free on Google Play): Cardiac risk calculator is a very simple application which allows a cardiovascular risk calculation based on some user input parameters and the Framingham equation.It calculates the following outcomes:
- Coronary heart disease (CHD)
- Myocardial infarction
- Stroke
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
- Death from coronary heart disease
- Death from cardiovascular disease
This application has been provided with the hope that it will be useful, but without warranty, implied or explicit, of fitness for a particular purpose. The author will not accept responsibility for anything. No applications can be good as your medic. Free Download
Paid Android Apps
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Windows Apps
Free Windows Apps
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Paid Windows Apps
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Recommended Online Calculators
- MDCalc: A medical calculator and equations website for clinical calculations, scores, equations, outcomes, mortality and risk stratifications.