title: [Survey of preoperative cardiology consultation].
abstract: Cardiology consultations are often requested preoperatively for patients with cardiovascular problems. However, there are frequently differences in the evaluation of preoperative cardiac risks among cardiologists, surgeons and anesthesiologists. In order to obtain possible solutions to this problem, we conducted a survey of preoperative cardiology consultations performed directly by cardiologists. The survey indicates a lack of interaction with anesthesiologists and insufficient information on the surgical procedures and anesthesia for cardiologists to assess compromising cardiac risks. In addition, many cardiologists suggested that exercise tolerance required for surgical procedures should be 7 METs or more for surgical patients.
authors: Toshihiko
authors: T
authors: Ishiguro
authors: Shigeo
authors: S
authors: Jo
authors: Shoujirou
authors: S
authors: Oozato
authors: Akihiro
authors: A
authors: Yamauchi
authors: Miyuki
authors: M
authors: Yokota
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002309:Cardiology; D013502:General Surgery; D006801:Humans; D007388:Internal Medicine; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards*; D000078329:Workforce