Preoperative cardiac assessment of the candidate for major resective pancreatic surgery

Authors
Hanna, MA Feld, M Sampliner, JE
Citation
Ma. Hanna et al., Preoperative cardiac assessment of the candidate for major resective pancreatic surgery, SURG CL NA, 81(3), 2001, pp. 575
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery,"Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
SURGICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00396109 → ACNP
Volume
81
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0039-6109(200106)81:3<575:PCAOTC>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
The risk of perioperative cardiac morbidity and mortality can be predicted based on clinical assessment and noninvasive testing for the detection of m yocardial ischemia. Appropriate preoperative interventions in high-risk pat ients are indicated. Medical intervention with beta blockade is particularl y effective.