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Table 3 Scoring system for predicting RAS ≥50%

From: A prediction model for renal artery stenosis using carotid ultrasonography measurements in patients undergoing coronary angiography

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

  1. This scoring system should be independently validated, before used in clinical practice.
  2. *Total scores range from 0 to 11.
  3. 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.
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