title: Acute postoperative compromise in cardiovascular function after chest surgery.
abstract: Attention to preoperative cardiovascular risk factors, appropriate preparation, early recognition, and treatment are essential to prevent potential catastrophic cardiac events from leading to life-threatening situations in the postoperative period.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Center for Clinical Oncology, University of South Alabama, 2451 Fillingim Street, Mastin 719, Mobile, AL 36617, USA. jlocicero@usouthal.edu
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: LoCicero
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000209:etiology; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*