preoperative cardiac assessment
5 Hidden Triggers That Quadruple Risk in Elective Surgery
5 Hidden Triggers That Quadruple Risk in Elective Surgery A 2023 meta-analysis found that omitting a focused cardiac assessment can triple the risk of peri-operative myocardial infarction, and in some cases raise overall complications up to four-fold. Many surgeons still skip this step, leaving patients vulnerable. Medical Disclaimer: This article