Revisions include a new recommendation against routine initiation of fixed-dose beta-blockers before noncardiac surgery in low-risk settings.
Sponsoring Organizations: American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, American Society of Echocardiography, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society, Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, Society for Vascular Medicine, Society for Vascular SurgeryBackground and Purpose: In response to publication of the POISE trial results (JW Cardiol May 14 2008), this focused update of the 2007 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines addresses the prophylactic use of beta-blockers to minimize cardiac risk during surgery. The update is meant for surgeons, anesthesiologists, patients' primary caregivers, and cardiology consultant…
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DisclosuresGrant/Research SupportNIH–National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
DisclosuresGrant/Research SupportNIH–National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute