Highlights the risk of perioperative acute ischemic stroke in noncardiac, nonvascular surgery, particularly for elderly patients and those with cardiovascular or renal comorbidities.
Supports perioperative stroke awareness in noncardiac surgery; leaves open targeted prevention strategies for elderly and comorbid patients.
Perioperative AIS is an important source of morbidity and mortality associated with noncardiac, nonvascular surgery, particularly in elderly patients and patients with atrial fibrillation, valvular disease, renal disease, or previous stroke.
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