Tools

Evidence-based calculators built from peer-reviewed research.

These public tools translate validated research into practical resources for clinicians and researchers. Methods and limitations are available in the linked publications.

Live calculator · Open source

Brown Peri-procedural Stroke Risk Assessment Tool

Estimates the probability of ischemic stroke within 30 days of a procedure from clinical history, procedure setting, and procedure category.

Validated across approximately 445,000 procedures at three hospitals · external-validation AUC 0.86

View source code and locked model →

Live calculator · International validation

DIAS³ Post-CVT Epilepsy Risk Calculator

Estimates individualized 1- and 3-year epilepsy risk after cerebral venous thrombosis from six acute-phase clinical and imaging variables.

Developed in 1,128 patients · externally validated in two independent cohorts

The CVT Consortium notes that this calculator is not CE marked and should be used with appropriate clinical caution.

Important: These tools support education and clinical decision-making but do not diagnose disease, recommend treatment, or replace professional judgment.

Questions about a tool?

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