Non-Cardiac Surgery and Cardiac Evaluation: Where Do We Stand Today?
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Cardio Biology & Clinical Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
In present-day practice we frequently come across patients who need to undergo non-cardiac surgery and are either suffering from cardiac disorders or are suspected to have one. Detailed cardiac work of each and every patient is neither fruitful clinically nor it is cost-effective for the community. This has led to formulation of various approaches and guidelines towards evaluation of such patients. However, there are discrepancies among the various studies and trials, which form the basis of these guidelines. Moreover, there are areas where guidelines from various governing bodies are in conflict with each other. Guidelines themselves leave a lot to speculate in a number of gray areas. The present commentary intends to bring out the areas of agreement as well as areas of conflict in current approach to these patients. It also highlights the discrepancies in the data, which form the basis of current guidelines.
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Sukhvinder Singh
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