Search results for "Perioperative Medicine"
Periop cardiovascular guideline updated, calls for avoiding overscreening
The American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and other societies released new recommendations on evaluating and managing cardiovascular risk in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/10/01/2.htm
1 Oct 2024
New appropriate use criteria offer framework for preop cardiac testing
The American College of Cardiology and other cardiology societies released a framework to guide the use of imaging in cardiovascular evaluation of patients undergoing nonemergent, noncardiac surgery.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/08/27/2.htm
27 Aug 2024
Buprenorphine, cannabis, and other periop challenges
An expert at a recent hospital medicine conference reviewed the latest on perioperative management of medications.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/buprenorphine-cannabis-and-other-periop-challenges.htm
1 Jan 2024
New resource offers pearls for perioperative medicine
A recent book addresses perioperative medicine, including how to be a perioperative consultant, prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism, coexisting medical problems, and common postoperative complications.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/new-resource-offers-pearls-for-perioperative-medicine.htm
1 Feb 2022
Latest Curbsiders podcast episode features tips in perioperative medication management
Avital Y. O’Glasser, MD, FACP, covers perioperative anticoagulation, why “bridging is dead,” aspirin, dual antiplatelet therapy, and much more.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/09/24/4.htm
24 Sep 2019
New guidelines on perioperative evaluation and management
Cardiology experts released new guidelines on perioperative care of patients undergoing noncardiac surgery last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/08/05/6.htm
5 Aug 2014
MI risk higher after total hip, knee replacement
Patients who have total hip or total knee replacement surgery are at higher risk for myocardial infarction (MI) afterward, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/31/4.htm
31 Jul 2012