Table 3.
Patient Characteristic | Risk Score |
---|---|
Age 65–80 y | 3 |
Age >80 y | 5 |
History of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 2 |
History of cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack | 2 |
Dependent functional status | 3 |
History of smoking within past year | 1 |
Open surgical approach | 1 |