The NCDR (National Cardiovascular Data Registry) Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Dialysis Risk after PCI score is a sophisticated and widely utilized predictive model. It’s designed to estimate the in-hospital risk of developing acute kidney injury or requiring dialysis after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). By integrating a comprehensive set of patient-specific and procedural variables, this score provides clinicians with a powerful tool for patient risk stratification. Its use allows for proactive implementation of preventive measures in high-risk individuals, ultimately aiming to reduce the incidence of renal complications associated with PCI.

References:

• Rihal, C. S., et al. (2012). Incidence and outcomes of acute kidney injury following percutaneous coronary intervention. JAMA, 307(4), 369-375.
• Kirtane, A. J., et al. (2013). The National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) risk score for predicting acute kidney injury and dialysis after percutaneous coronary intervention. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, 82(1), E69-E77.