title: Cardiovascular Considerations for Joint Replacement Surgery.
abstract: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Cardiovascular complications are associated with higher morbidity and mortality rates for patients who undergo orthopaedic surgery. Therefore, the clinical importance of a comprehensive preoperative evaluation and medical clearance is crucial and may substantially improve postoperative outcomes. A thorough knowledge of cardiovascular perioperative planning and management can enable healthcare professionals to identify patients who are potentially at risk for cardiovascular complications, and eventually improve both short- and long-term patient outcomes and satisfaction.
authors.affiliation: Intramural Research Training Award Fellow, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland.
authors.forename: Jasmine
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Saleh
authors.forename: Erik
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Wright
authors.forename: Mouhanad M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: El-Othmani
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Lane
authors.forename: William M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Mihalko
authors.forename: Khaled J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Saleh
mesh_terms: D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D000069451:Long Term Adverse Effects / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D020379:Risk Adjustment / Q000379:methods