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Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI)

Estimate risk of major cardiac events after non-cardiac surgery.

Risk Factors

RCRI Score

0

Low risk — estimated 3.9% major cardiac event rate

About

The Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI), also known as the Lee Index, estimates the risk of major cardiac complications (myocardial infarction, pulmonary edema, ventricular fibrillation, cardiac arrest, or complete heart block) after non-cardiac surgery. It is one of the most widely used preoperative cardiac risk assessment tools.

Formula

RCRI = Number of risk factors present (0–6)

Interpretation

RCRI ScoreMajor Cardiac Event Risk
03.9%
16.0%
210.1%
≥ 3≥ 15%

References

  1. Lee TH, 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.

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