Table 2. Multifactorial Risk Indexes for the Prediction of Outcome after Cardiac Surgery

* Diagnosis and surgery within the same admission.

† Multivalve or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) plus valve.

‡ 1.5 × the ideal weight in original study 1; body mass index greater than 34 in this study.

§ Systolic blood pressure greater than 140 mmHg in original study 1; > 160 mmHg in this study.

∥ 3–6 months in original study. 2 

# < 3 months in original study. 2 

Cath. = coronary angiogram or percutaneous angioplasty, LV = left ventricular; EF = ejection fraction; MVR = mitral valve replacement or repair; AVR = aortic valve replacement; PAP = pulmonary artery pressure; MAP = mean arterial pressure; A-V = aorto-ventricular; IABP = intraaortic balloon pump; MI = myocardial infarction.