Calculates integrated MELD using MELD, age and sodium.
Overview
Calculates integrated MELD using MELD, age and sodium.
Clinical Significance
Higher values indicate greater mortality risk in cirrhosis cohorts.
When to Use
- Use as decision support when all required inputs are reliable.
How It Is Calculated
- iMELD = MELD + 0.3×age − 0.7×sodium + 100.
Interpretation
- Higher values indicate greater mortality risk in cirrhosis cohorts.
Worked Example
Enter verified values in the displayed units; MedicalC applies the published equation or point system.
Limitations
- Prediction models may be miscalibrated outside their derivation population.
- Measurement and classification error can materially change the result.
Clinical Pearls
- Document source values and units with the result.
- Use trends and the full clinical picture.
Common Mistakes
- Wrong units.
- Using non-contemporaneous inputs.
- Treating the output as a diagnosis or mandatory treatment decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this tool calculate?
Calculates integrated MELD using MELD, age and sodium.
Can the result be used alone?
No. Interpret it with the complete clinical assessment and current guidance.
References
- Luca A et al. J Hepatol. 2007;46:809-816. — Primary or supporting reference for the implemented model.
Reviewed by: MedicalC Clinical Editorial Team
Last reviewed: July 2026