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Risk Identification and Reduction Strategies in Surgical Patients

Year: 2009

Type: dissertation

Abstract: Perioperative myocardial infarction (PMI) is one of the most important predictors of short- and\nlong term morbidity and mortality associated with noncardiac surgery3‑6. Prevention of a PMI\nis therefore key to improving overall postoperative outcome. Unfortunately, the exact mechanism\nof PMI is not fully understood and remains a subject of continued debate3,4,6. Chapter\none describes the current understanding of the pathophysiology of perioperative myocardial\ninfarctions.

Source: RePub (Erasmus University Rotterdam)

Author: Martin Dunkelgrün

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Merck KGaA, ZonMw

OpenAlex ID: W1902731451

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