MTP 008 A Preoperative Evaluation: Using Evidence to Optimize Risk and Cut Costs
Clinical questions to be addressed:
Which asymptomatic patients should undergo stress testing prior to elective noncardiac surgery?
Which patients should receive preoperative beta-blockers prior to surgery?
Should perioperative statins be used in all patients with risk for coronary artery or peripheral vascular disease, regardless of their low-density lipoprotein level?