Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2764249 Journal of Clinical Anesthesia 2006 4 Pages PDF
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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