title: Preoperative evaluation and preparation of the patient for cardiac surgery.
abstract: Cardiac surgery is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and socioeconomic costs. Preoperative assessment assists the clinician in identifying potential complications and facilitates discussion of these risks with the patient. Careful patient selection and preparation during preoperative evaluation may minimize morbidity, mortality, and resource use. This article outlines a system-based approach to preoperative evaluation and preparation of the patient undergoing cardiac surgery.
authors: Section of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
authors: Alec D
authors: AD
authors: Weisberg
authors: Emily L
authors: EL
authors: Weisberg
authors: James M
authors: JM
authors: Wilson
authors: Charles D
authors: CD
authors: Collard
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D000075202:Contraindications; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010808:Physical Examination; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D018570:Risk Assessment