Myers et al reported the 5-variable MELD score (5vMELD). This can help to predict mortality for a patient on the waiting list for liver transplant. The authors are from the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada.
Patient selection: candidate for liver transplant
Parameters:
(1) MELDNa score (with sodium allowed range from 125 to 140 mmol/L)
(2) serum albumin in g/dL (allowed range 1.0 to 4.0)
