Key result
Disabling angina pectoris (Class III and IV) strongly predicted perioperative myocardial ischemia compared to mild or no angina (87.5% vs 17.1%, P<0.001) in patients undergoing vascular surgery.
Why the study?
Can preoperative clinical parameters predict intraoperative myocardial ischemia in patients with CAD undergoing vascular surgery?
Population
51 patients with coronary artery disease undergoing a vascular surgical procedure
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
perioperative period
Authors
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Perioperative ischemia common in CAD vascular patients; leaves open whether routine Holter monitoring improves risk stratification or outcomes.
Observational (n=51)
Can preoperative clinical parameters predict intraoperative myocardial ischemia in patients with CAD undergoing vascular surgery?
Absolute Event Rate: 87.5% vs 17.1%
p-value: p=<0.001
The degree of preoperative angina disability strongly predicts the risk of intraoperative myocardial ischemia in CAD patients undergoing vascular surgery.
Coriat et al. (1982) conducted an observational in Coronary artery disease undergoing vascular surgical procedure (n=51). Disabling angina pectoris (Class III and IV) vs. Class II or less or no angina was evaluated on Occurrence of myocardial ischemia during the perioperative period (p=<0.001). Disabling angina pectoris (Class III and IV) strongly predicted perioperative myocardial ischemia compared to mild or no angina (87.5% vs 17.1%, P<0.001) in patients undergoing vascular surgery.
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