Acute postoperative compromise in cardiovascular function after chest surgery.
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.
LoCicero
Joseph
J
Department of Surgery, Center for Clinical Oncology, University of South Alabama, 2451 Fillingim Street, Mastin 719, Mobile, AL 36617, USA. jlocicero@usouthal.edu
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*