Perioperative Management of Valvular Heart Disease in Patients Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery
Yashar Jalali,
Monika Jalali,
Ján Števlík
Abstract:Postoperative cardiovascular complications (either in a hospital or within 30 days after the operation) are among the most common problems with non-cardiac surgeries (NCSs). Pre-existing cardiac comorbidities add significant risk to the development of such complications. Valvular heart disease (VHD), a rather frequent cardiac comorbidity (especially in the elderly population), can pose serious life-threatening peri-/postoperative complications. Being familiar with the recommended perioperative management of pa… Show more
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