Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2764249 | Journal of Clinical Anesthesia | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We present an unusual case of verified myocardial infarction without surgery. Successful elective lumbar spine surgery was performed 4 days post–myocardial infarction during perioperative β-blockade, after cardiology evaluation recommended surgery without further evaluation. Clinical and ethical considerations are discussed.
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Authors
Pei-Lee Ee, Paul M. Kempen,