Why the study?
Can certain preoperative tests identify patients for whom thoracic surgery carries a greater than usual risk?
Population
Patients undergoing thoracic surgery, particularly older patients and those with diminished cardiopulmonary…
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May support risk stratification before thoracic surgery; leaves open prospective validation of specific tests and thresholds.
Can certain preoperative tests identify patients for whom thoracic surgery carries a greater than usual risk?
Preoperative tests may be useful in identifying patients with diminished cardiopulmonary reserve who face higher risks during thoracic surgery.
Charles Mittman (1961) studied this question.
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