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Clinical Risk Stratification

Meaning

Clinical Risk Stratification is a systematic, evidence-based methodology used to classify patients into distinct groups based on their probability of experiencing a specific adverse health event, such as a cardiovascular event or cancer recurrence. This process integrates various clinical, laboratory, and genetic data points to assign a quantitative level of risk. It is an indispensable tool in modern clinical practice for tailoring the intensity of screening, preventative, and therapeutic interventions.