Preoperative cardiac assessment of the candidate for major resective pancreatic surgery.
The risk of perioperative cardiac morbidity and mortality can be predicted based on clinical assessment and noninvasive testing for the detection of myocardial ischemia. Appropriate preoperative interventions in high-risk patients are indicated. Medical intervention with beta blockade is particularly effective.
Hanna
M A
MA
Heart Failure Center, Heart Institute, Hillcrest Hospital, Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124, USA.
Feld
M
M
Sampliner
J E
JE
D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D010180:Pancreatectomy; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors