Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI)

Estimates perioperative cardiac risk before noncardiac surgery from six independent risk factors.

For healthcare professionals.These calculate a score or a measurement from values you enter. They do not diagnose, and they are no substitute for clinical judgement. If you are a patient, discuss any result with your own doctor rather than acting on it.

High-risk surgery (intraperitoneal, intrathoracic, or suprainguinal vascular)

History of ischemic heart disease

History of congestive heart failure

History of cerebrovascular disease (stroke or TIA)

Diabetes mellitus requiring insulin

Preoperative creatinine > 2.0 mg/dL

Result

0 / 6

0 risk factors

Estimated risk of major perioperative cardiac events: ~0.4%.

Source

Lee TH, Marcantonio ER, Mangione CM, et al. Derivation and prospective validation of a simple index for prediction of cardiac risk of major noncardiac surgery. Circulation. 1999;100(10):1043-1049.

Shown for reference and checked against the source above. Confirm against current guidance before acting on it, and use your own clinical judgement.

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