title: Preoperative medical evaluation of the vascular patient.
abstract: The vascular patient has a systemic disease, atherosclerosis, and this may be present in all arteries in varying degrees. Thus, preoperative evaluation of the vascular patient is essential to identify areas of risk. The cardiovascular system is the chief source of mortality and morbidity. Primary emphasis will be placed on the diagnostic tests involved and the nursing responsibility to the patient.
mesh_terms: D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D006334:Heart Function Tests; D006801:Humans; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000601:surgery*