Cardiac Risk Index (Goldman Risk Index)

Patient's age

Has the patient had an myocardial infarction within last 6 months?

Does the patient have an S3 gallop or JVD (jugular venous distension)?

Does the patient have significant aortic valve stenosis?

Is non-sinus rhythm or PACS present on preoperative ECG?

Were there > 5 VPCs (ventricular premature contractions) per minute at any time prior to surgery?

pO2

pCO2

Serum potassium

Serum bicarbonate

BUN

Serum creatinine

Is the patient's AST elevated?

Does the patient have chronic liver disease?

Is the patient bedridden from noncardiac causes?

Was surgery intraperitoneal, intrathoracic or aortic?

Was the operation an emergency?