Perioperative Stroke and Associated Mortality after Noncardiac, Nonneurologic Surgery

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Authors

George A. Mashour · University of Michigan

Amy Shanks · Clinical Research Management

Sachin Kheterpal · University of Michigan

Abstract

Noncardiac, nonneurologic surgery carries a risk of perioperative stroke, which is associated with higher mortality. The models developed in this study may be informative for clinicians and patients regarding risk and prevention of this complication.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Aortic aneurysm repair treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Anesthesiology

Volume 114, Issue 6, pp. 1289-1296

DOI: 10.1097/aln.0b013e318216e7f4

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