Expired CME Article

Perioperative Surveillance for Adverse Myocardial Events

Perioperative myocardial infarctions occur in 1 to 4% of unselected noncardiac surgical patients, and are associated with high mortality. Detection of these events can be challenging, because ‘typical’ symptoms of myocardial ischemia may not be present or may be masked in the perioperative period. Therefore, surveillance by means of intraoperative…

Posted in: electrocardiography 4 myocardial ischemia 2 troponin 8

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Measuring Provider Compliance with Ischemic Heart Disease Guidelines

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the relationships among provider beliefs, attitudes, and intention to use Veterans Health Administration guidelines for ischemic heart disease (IHD). Methods: A self-administered written questionnaire was mailed to providers at six Veterans Administration hospitals in a Veterans Integrated Service Network. The questionnaire…

Posted in: myocardial ischemia 2 practice guidelines 3
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