The role of the out-of-operating room anesthesiologist in the care of the cardiac patient.
Modern invasive cardiovascular procedures require patients to be both comfortable and cooperative. In addition, these procedures demand the complete attention of the attending cardiovascular specialist, and, to a large degree, the outcomes of these procedures depend on the amount of focus and concentration the cardiovascular specialist can give to performing the procedure itself. A team approach using the specialized skills of a cardiologist and an anesthesiologist frequently is required to optimize results. This article clearly delineates the procedures cardiologists perform that might involve anesthesiologists. Mutual knowledge, understanding, and respect are fundamental requirements for integration of cardiology and anesthesia services to optimize patient outcomes.
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, 703 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA. faillacert@hotmail.com
Robert T
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Faillace
Raja'a
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Kaddaha
Mahesh
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Bikkina
Thil
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Yogananthan
Rupen
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Parikh
Pierre
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Casthley
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