Prognostic Score of Barrett et al for Prediction of Early Death in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients Starting Dialysis

age

<= 50 years

1

> 50 and <= 60 years

2

> 60 and <= 70 years

3

> 70 years

4

heart failure symptoms

on strenuous exercise or prolonged activity

1

history of prior heart failure

1

on ordinary activity or at rest

2

recurrent admissions in heart failure

2

angina or myocardial infarction

new onset or stable angina, or myocardial infarction > 6 months previously

1

unstable angina, or myocardial infarct < 6 months previously

2

arrhythmia

treated arrhythmia present

2

peripheral vascular disease

gangrene, inoperable peripheral vascular disease, or surgery for peripheral vascular disease < 6 months previously

2

malignancy

metastatic malignancy, refractory myeloma or blood dyscrasia

2

respiratory and neurological status

requires mechanical ventilation and/or in coma

4

hepatic and circulatory status

severe liver disease and/or shock present

4

1-4

low risk

98%

90%

5-9

moderate risk

80%

64%

10-22

high risk

48%

48%