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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Science
  • Surgical Complications
  • Vascular Biology

Background:

  • Perioperative macrovascular events (myocardial infarction, stroke) are evident but infrequent.
  • Microvascular dysfunction, though less evident, significantly contributes to perioperative morbidity, impacting noncardiovascular outcomes like wound healing and end-organ failure.
  • Surgical trauma induces inflammation and oxidative stress, disrupting endothelial homeostasis and nitric oxide bioavailability, leading to vasoconstriction, thrombosis, and leukocyte adhesion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the underappreciated role of microvascular dysfunction in perioperative complications.
  • To discuss the mechanisms by which inflammation and oxidative stress impair microvascular function.
  • To review current and emerging strategies for improving perioperative microvascular health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of perioperative cardiovascular events and microvascular dysfunction.
  • Discussion of the pathophysiological mechanisms linking surgical trauma to endothelial dysfunction.
  • Analysis of current clinical strategies for enhancing microvascular health in the perioperative period.

Main Results:

  • Microvascular dysfunction is a significant contributor to perioperative morbidity, affecting noncardiovascular outcomes through impaired perfusion.
  • Inflammation and oxidative stress post-surgery disrupt endothelial function, promoting vasoconstriction and thrombosis.
  • Emerging strategies include preoperative exercise, statins, beta-blockers, and endothelial progenitor cell stimulation.

Conclusions:

  • Microvascular dysfunction plays a critical role in perioperative morbidity, often exceeding the impact of macrovascular events.
  • Therapeutic strategies targeting microvascular health are promising but require validation through large prospective trials.
  • Further research is needed to optimize interventions for improving postoperative outcomes by addressing microvascular impairment.