title: [Preoperative risk assessment and ambulatory management].
abstract: Evidence and practical approach of Coronary Risk Assessment in noncardiac surgery are reviewed. Growing literature suggests a benefit of perioperative b-blockade. Therefore, risk stratification and management are described in algorithms in order to provide a useful tool for practitioners both in the hospital and ambulatory setting.
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Universitätspoliklinik, Kantonsspital Basel.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Peters
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Martina
mesh_terms: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000367:Age Factors; D000465:Algorithms; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D004280:Dobutamine; D025401:Echocardiography, Stress; D005080:Exercise Test; D006304:Health Status; D006321:Heart / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000401:mortality
chemical_list: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents; D004280:Dobutamine