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Evaluation of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients Having Noncardiac Surgery
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Perioperative myocardial infarction and cardiac death are feared complications of noncardiac surgery. Preoperative risk assessment begins with clinical variables. There is no formula for determining who needs further evaluation. In selected patients, thallium scintigraphy or coronary arteriography is needed to define preoperative risk.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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