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Murad Elias1, Vahé S Tateosian1, Deborah C Richman1
1Department of Anesthesiology, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Health Sciences Center, Level 4, 101 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8480, USA.
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Millions of surgeries involve aging patients with comorbidities, increasing cardiovascular risk. Updated guidelines and new tests like NT-proBNP and troponin aid in preoperative cardiac evaluation and preventing perioperative myocardial injury.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Anesthesiology
- Geriatric Medicine
Background:
- Over 300 million surgeries occur globally each year.
- Aging populations and comorbidities increase perioperative cardiovascular risk.
- Current guidelines for preoperative cardiac evaluation were last updated in 2014.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current strategies for preoperative cardiac evaluation.
- To discuss risk stratification tools for non-cardiac surgery.
- To highlight the role of novel biomarkers in perioperative cardiac care.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and clinical guidelines.
- Analysis of risk stratification tools.
- Discussion of laboratory tests including NT-proBNP and troponin.
Main Results:
- Multiple risk stratification tools exist to guide perioperative management.
- Novel laboratory tests can assist in identifying and managing perioperative myocardial injury.
- Updated guidelines are needed to reflect current knowledge.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive preoperative cardiac assessment is crucial for high-risk surgical patients.
- Emerging biomarkers offer potential for improved diagnosis and prevention of perioperative cardiac events.
- The integration of updated guidelines and advanced diagnostics can optimize patient outcomes.
Abstract:
More than 300 million surgeries are performed annually worldwide. Patients are progressively aging and often have multiple comorbidities that put them at increased cardiovascular risk in the perioperative period. The United States published latest guidelines regarding preoperative cardiac evaluation and risk stratification for patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery in 2014. There are multiple risk stratification tools available that can help guide management. Furthermore, newer laboratory tests, such as preoperative NT-proBNP and high-sensitivity troponin assays, may aid in preventing and diagnosing perioperative myocardial injury.
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