Coronary-Artery Revascularization before Elective Major Vascular Surgery

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Authors

Edward O. McFalls · University of Minnesota Medical Center

Herbert B. Ward · University of Minnesota

Thomas Moritz

Steven Goldman · University of Arizona

William C. Krupski · University of California, San Francisco

Abstract

Coronary-artery revascularization before elective vascular surgery does not significantly alter the long-term outcome. On the basis of these data, a strategy of coronary-artery revascularization before elective vascular surgery among patients with stable cardiac symptoms cannot be recommended.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy Aortic aneurysm repair treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 351, Issue 27, pp. 2795-2804

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa041905

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