Cardiovascular & clot risk
Shock index
Heart rate divided by systolic blood pressure.
Intended population: Adults; a hemodynamic observation requiring clinical context.
- Thresholds vary by setting and population. Normal values do not exclude hemorrhage, sepsis, or shock.
- Age, pregnancy, medications such as beta blockers, arrhythmia, pain, and baseline hypertension can alter interpretation. Do not use alone for triage or resuscitation decisions.
Sources and scoring references
Allgöwer and Burri: original shock-index publication ↗Implementation references reviewed October 28, 2026. Verify applicability and unusual or treatment-changing results against the linked references and local guidance.