Veterans Aging Cohort Study (VACS) 1.0 Index
Estimates risk of 5-year all-cause mortality in patients with HIV and/or HCV.
Looking for an updated version of the VACS score? Check out VACS 2.0.
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Because half of the patients in the study had started anti-retrovirals prior to 2004, it is unknown how newer anti-retrovirals may affect the score's estimates. Use clinical judgement when planning care or aggressiveness of therapy.