Table 3.
Scoring system for predicting RAS ≥50%
| Predictor | Criteria | Score* |
|---|---|---|
| CAD |
No stenosis ≥70% on coronary arteries |
0 |
| Stenosis ≥70% on at least one coronary artery |
2 |
|
| CKD |
Stage <3 |
0 |
| Stage ≥3 |
2 |
|
| AHM |
Less than 4 |
0 |
| 4 or more |
2 |
|
| BMI |
≥22 kg/m2 |
0 |
| <22 kg/m2 |
1 |
|
| Age |
<67 years old |
0 |
| ≥67 years old |
1 |
|
| CAP |
None |
0 |
| Present at one side |
1 |
|
| Present at both sides |
2 |
|
| CIMT | <1.0 mm |
0 |
| ≥1.0 mm | 1 |
This scoring system should be independently validated, before used in clinical practice.
*Total scores range from 0 to 11.
CAD, coronary artery disease; CKD, chronic kidney disease; AHM, anti-hypertensive medication; BMI, body mass index; CIMT, carotid intima-media thickness; CAP, carotid atherosclerotic plaque.