MELD diagnostic score -

Ans. is 'a' i.e., Predicts mortality in patients waiting liver transplanto MELD (The model for end-stage liver disease) is a linear regression model based on objective laboratory values(INR, bilirubin level and creatinine level). It wras originally developed to predict mortality after TIPSS. It is used in USfor liver transplant allocation,o It is a 6 to 40 point scale.o The relative risk of mortality increases by 14% for each 1 point increase in MELD score.MELD score =3-8 1og(e) (S.bilirubin mg'dl) +11-2 log(e) (INR) + 9-6 log(e) (S. creatinine mg/dl).orMELD score = 10