Table 3.
Score to calculate DSWI predicted risk.
| VARIABLE | POINTS |
|---|---|
| Female gender | 26 |
| Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus | 20 |
| CABG (isolated or combined) | 19 |
| BIMA harvesting | 15 |
| Need for re-exploration | 51 |
| BMI | See Figure 2 |
Notes: Data from Ref. 33. Overall score < 136: low risk of DSWI. Overall score between 136 and 199: moderate risk of DSWI. Overall score > 199: high risk of DSWI.
Abbreviations: CABG, coronary artery bypass grafting; BMI, body mass index.