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Perioperative Evaluation and Management of Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery

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Over 36 million patients undergo surgical procedures in the United States annually [1]. Around one-third of the patients undergoing surgeries have risk factors for or known cardiovascular disease [2]. The risk of perioperative cardiac complications is related to underlying cardiovascular disease burden [3]. Given the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, it is imperative for a practicing physician to perform an individualized evaluation of the surgical patient to provide an accurate preoperative risk assessment, risk stratification, and allow for modification of management strategies. This chapter outlines a systematic algorithm approach for cardiovascular risk assessment to guide perioperative strategies that may improve outcomes.

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