Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2720850 | The American Journal of Medicine | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The ACC/AHA guidelines accurately predict cardiac risk in orthopedic surgery. Abnormal noninvasive cardiac test results rarely affected preoperative recommendations, but improved compliance with beta-blocker therapy. Advanced age, urgent procedures, and hip surgery were associated with increased risk of major cardiac events.
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Authors
Stephen M. MD, MPH, Daniel W. MD, Eugene K. MD, Christopher J. MD,