About This Calculator
Author
Thomas H. Lee et al.
First Published
1999
Evidence
Guideline-endorsed (ACC/AHA)
Category
Cardiology
Original Study
Derivation and prospective validation of a simple index for prediction of cardiac risk of major noncardiac surgery (Circulation, 1999)
About
The Revised Cardiac Risk Index estimates risk of perioperative cardiac events for patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery.
Clinical Use
Adults >=50 undergoing non-cardiac surgery. Complements, does not replace, clinical judgment and functional capacity assessment.
