title: The preoperative period summary.
authors.affiliation: Asheville Cardiology Associates, NC 28802, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Schroeder
mesh_terms: D015897:Comorbidity; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011300:Preoperative Care; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative