RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Hoyle, Brian
T1 Perioperative Cardiovascular Complications
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2015
FD SAGE Publications
VO 15
IS 21
SP 17
OP 19
DO 10.1177/1559897715599521
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/15/21/17.abstract
AB Most postoperative myocardial infarctions are detected as asymptomatic elevated troponin. Aspirin appears ineffective in preventing postoperative myocardial infarction following noncardiac surgery, but it may have a protective role before surgery. Antithrombotic therapy may be used for persistent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, with attention paid to the risks of stroke and bleeding.