This application uses the Revised Cardiac Risk Index (Lee Criteria) to determine a patients estimated rate of Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Ventricular Fibrillation, Cardiac Arrest, or Complete Heart Block.
The calculations and information presented in this application are offered for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as personal or professional medical advice. Calculations should not be used as a guide to patient care.
References:
1. Lee TH, Marcantonio ER, Mangione CM, Thomas EJ, Polanczyk CA, Cook EF, et al. Derivation and prospective validation of a simple index for prediction of cardiac risk of major noncardiac surgery. Circulation. 1999;100:1043–1049