Pre-Operative Evaluation Prior to Non-Cardiac Surgery

Pre-Operative Evaluation Prior to Non-Cardiac Surgery Guest: Michael W. Cullen, M.D. (@mwcullen) Host: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D. Cardiovascular preoperative evaluation of patients with known or suspected heart disease who are in need of noncardiac surgery is a common scenario. Joining us today to discuss cardiovascular preoperative evaluation prior to noncardiac surgery is Michael W. Cullen, M.D., Cardiovascular Ultrasound, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Specific topics discussed: Five-step algorithm for evaluation of patients in the outpatient clinic Evaluation of patients with no symptoms receiving high-risk procedures When additional testing is necessary Data strength regarding improved outcomes from revascularization prior to noncardiac surgery Medications to add or remove before surgery Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV. Resource(s): Prevention of Complications in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association NEW Cardiovascular Education App:The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today! No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.