Disclaimer & Terms of Use

Please read carefully before using any clinical calculator or tool on this website.

Last updated: March 2026

1. Medical Disclaimer

The calculators, algorithms, and clinical decision-support tools on this website are intended as reference aids for licensed healthcare professionals only. They are not a substitute for professional medical judgment, diagnosis, or treatment.

All tools and content on sattimd.com are provided for informational and educational purposes. Results produced by any calculator on this site must be interpreted in the full clinical context of the individual patient by a qualified healthcare provider.

No information on this site constitutes medical advice for specific patients. Do not use these tools to self-diagnose or self-treat. Patients should always consult a licensed physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition.

2. Intended Users

This website and its tools are designed for use by:

  • Licensed physicians and cardiologists
  • Cardiac electrophysiologists and clinical fellows
  • Advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs) in cardiology settings
  • Medical students and trainees under appropriate supervision
  • Researchers and educators in cardiovascular medicine

Use by unlicensed individuals for clinical decision-making is outside the intended scope of this website.

3. Accuracy & Validation

Every effort has been made to ensure that the formulas, algorithms, and clinical thresholds implemented on this site are accurate and consistent with the cited peer-reviewed literature. However:

  • No warranty, express or implied, is made regarding the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any calculator or content.
  • Clinical guidelines and validated scoring systems are subject to revision. Users should verify current guideline recommendations independently.
  • All calculations should be independently verified before being applied to clinical decision-making.
  • The author(s) are not responsible for errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from the use or misuse of any tool on this site.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Srinivasa D.R. Satti, MD, and the operators of sattimd.com shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Use or reliance on any calculator, algorithm, or content on this site
  • Errors or inaccuracies in any tool output
  • Clinical decisions made based on information obtained from this site
  • Technical failures, interruptions, or unavailability of the website

By using this website, you accept full responsibility for all clinical decisions made in connection with any tool or content found here.

5. Drug QTc Safety Reference

The Drug QTc Safety Check tool provides a clinical reference based on published literature and the CredibleMeds QTDrugs List. It is intended as a bedside reference aid only.

QTc thresholds listed are commonly cited clinical decision points and do not replace individualized risk assessment, current product labeling, or institutional pharmacy guidelines. Drug risk categories may change as new safety data emerge — always consult up-to-date prescribing information.

6. Privacy

This website does not collect, store, or transmit any patient data. All calculator inputs are processed locally in your browser and are never sent to any server. No personally identifiable information or patient health information is collected.

This site does not use tracking cookies, advertising networks, or third-party analytics that collect personal information. Google Fonts are loaded from Google's CDN solely for typography rendering.

7. Intellectual Property

The design, code, and original content of sattimd.com are the intellectual property of Srinivasa D.R. Satti, MD. The underlying validated clinical scoring systems and formulas belong to their respective authors as cited in the reference sections of each tool.

You may use this site's tools for personal clinical reference and educational purposes. Reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use of the site's code or content without written permission is prohibited.

8. Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the site's tools, applicable law, or best practices. Continued use of this website after any modification constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Questions?

For questions about these terms, the clinical tools, or any content on this site:

sdrsatti@gmail.com