ACB (Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden)
Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden: count of the patient's drugs at ACB level 1, 2, and 3, weighted 1/2/3.
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Example
- Level1 Count
- 0
- Level2 Count
- 0
- Level3 Count
- 1
Result: ACB 3 — clinically relevant.
The tool opens with these values already filled in. Replace them with your own.
What the result means
- 0–2
- Below the commonly-cited cut.
- ≥ 3
- Clinically relevant anticholinergic burden.
What you enter
- Level1 Count
- Level2 Count
- Level3 Count
How this is calculated
Boustani M, Campbell N, Munger S, Maidment I, Fox C. Impact of anticholinergics on the aging brain: a review and practical application. Aging Health. 2008;4(3):311-320. Read the source ↗
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