Abstract:surgery and whether perioperative ischemia leads to increased morbidity and mortality in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) who are undergoing surgery. Based on previous studies, it is generally accepted that perioperative ischemia is common in patients with CAD undergoing noncardiac surgery. The incidence of ischemia during the operative period varies greatly with cardiac risk factors, type of surgery, duration of surgery, and the monitor used to detect ischemia. Because perioperative cardiac morbidi… Show more
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