Table 3

The PACCN score

Risk factorScore3-150
Age (years)
 < 650
 65–742
 ⩾ 753
Sex
 Male0
 Female1
Left ventricular ejection fraction
 > 50%0
 35–50%1
 20–34%2
 < 20%
Type of surgery
 CABG only0
 Single valve2
 Complex3
Urgency of surgery
 Elective0
 Urgent1
 Emergency4
Repeat operation
 No0
 Yes2
Range of scores0 to 16
  • 3-150 PACCN score.9