Preoperative cardiac risk stratification 2007: evolving evidence, evolving strategies.

Cohn, Steven L; Auerbach, Andrew D · J Hosp Med · 2007

review · Level V

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Abstract

Various guidelines and risk indices have optimized cardiac risk stratification, and the emphasis has shifted to reducing perioperative risk. This review is an update on invasive (CABG/PCI) and noninvasive (medical therapy with beta-blockers, alpha-agonists, and statins) strategies to reduce cardiac risk for noncardiac surgery and the controversies surrounding their use.

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